An Edinburgh nursery worker has been given a warning after picking up and "flinging" a two-year-old child in front of his mother.
Marie Gilmour was handed the 12-month notice on her registration following a decision made by the Scottish Social Services Council that noted she also "dragged" the child.
The incident, which occurred at an undisclosed location in the capital, took place on or around November 22, with the SSSC saying Gilmour's behaviour may have caused both physical and emotional harm to the child.
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While working as a practitioner in a day care centre for children, Gilmour grabbed the two-year-old in the presence of the his mother who was distressed by the incident.
The report said: "Your behaviour demonstrates a lack of control and represent a breach of the trust placed in you by the child, the child’s parents, and your former employer. Your behaviour falls far short of the standards expected of a social services worker.
"It raises a values concern which may not be so easily remedied. Young children in nurseries are reliant upon their care givers to protect them. They should have trust and confidence in those working with them. Behaviour of this sort breaches that trust and has the potential to place children at risk of physical and emotional harm.
"A reasonable member of the public would rightly be concerned that a nursery practitioner had behaved in this way and in addition, had failed to demonstrate insight, regret, or remorse. The public would reasonably expect a worker who is alleged to have caused physical and emotional harm to a child in their care to be made the subject of protective measures to ensure the safety of children in the nursery."
The report also noted that Gilmour showed a lack of "insight, regret or an apology."
Gilmour was instructed to carry out work with her employer and the SSSC to demonstrate understanding of the severity of her actions and prove that she understands the expectations of an employee in the children's care industry.
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