Nathan Bennett, a 30-year-old man, has been convicted of multiple charges related to the sexual assault of children as young as two and three at the Partou King Street nursery in Bristol. This horrific case has prompted a strong response from parents, who expressed their outrage and demanded systemic reforms to ensure such a vulnerability to child predators does not happen again. Bennett was found guilty of eight charges which include rape and assault, in addition to having previously pleaded guilty to 13 other counts involving additional victims.

The incident has resulted in widespread outrage among parents of children who attended the nurseries where Bennett worked. They described the failure to screen Bennett appropriately as a "catastrophic failure" and called for immediate actions to enhance safety protocols in childcare facilities. Parents have highlighted the need for stricter regulations and oversight to prevent predators from harming vulnerable children in nursery settings, emphasizing that their children's safety should be the top priority.

This case highlights a critical issue within childcare institutions regarding the vetting of staff and how some predators may slip through existing safety nets. The parents are urging for a consolidated effort from authorities and nursery organizations to implement new reforms aimed at creating a safer environment for children and restoring parental trust in these facilities.