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Nursery worker jailed for three years over death of 14-month-old boy in her care

Noah Sibanda died after he was physically restrained while being put to sleep at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley

Nursery worker jailed for three years over death of 14-month-old boy in her care

TL;DR

  • Nursery worker Kimberley Cookson sentenced to 3 years and 4 months for gross negligence manslaughter.
  • 14-month-old Noah Sibanda died after being restrained and left unattended at Fairytales Day Nursery.
  • Fairytales Day Nursery fined £240,000 for corporate manslaughter and health and safety offences.
  • Nursery owner Deborah Latewood received a suspended six-month prison sentence.
  • CCTV footage described as "shocking" and practices as "dangerous and unacceptable".
  • Noah's parents expressed profound grief and unforgiveness towards the defendants.