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UK Considers Mandatory CCTV in Nurseries After Abuse Case

1/20/2026

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The UK government is considering mandatory CCTV in nurseries after Vincent Chan, a nursery worker, admitted to multiple sexual offenses against children.
Vincent Chan worked at Bright Horizons nursery in North London for nearly seven years.
Chan passed vetting checks before his arrest.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson initiated a local safeguarding review.
Chan is to be sentenced on February 12 at Wood Green Crown Court.

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The UK government is considering mandatory CCTV in nurseries after Vincent Chan, a nursery worker, admitted to multiple sexual offenses against children.
Vincent Chan worked at Bright Horizons nursery in North London for nearly seven years.
Chan passed vetting checks before his arrest.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson initiated a local safeguarding review.
Chan is to be sentenced on February 12 at Wood Green Crown Court.