Joint Statement Hertfordshire County Council and Hertfordshire Constabulary in Relation to the Closure of Ll Camps American Camp in Merry Hill, Bushey

Hertfordshire Constabulary
August 7, 2015

http://www.herts.police.uk/hertfordshire_constabulary/latest_news/news_articles/070815_-_0748.aspx

The privately run LL Camps American Camp in Merry Hill, Bushey, has been suspended by OFSTED.

A twenty five year old man from Borehamwood has been arrested on suspicion of possession of indecent images of children and has been bailed until September.

Hertfordshire Constabulary, Hertfordshire County Council and OFSTED and are working together on this issue and the safety and welfare of children is the top priority.

Q: How do I know if my child has been affected?

A: Welfare of children is the first priority of OFSTED and that is why the camp has been suspended.

Swift action will be taken should the investigation reveal that any child has been affected and families will be contacted direct.

If you do have any specific concerns about how your child, contact Hertfordshire County Council on Telephone 0300 123 4043 and ask to make a referral to Children’s Services.

Q: The OFSTED statement says "a child may be exposed to a risk of harm..." how do I know the child is not mine?

A: Swift action will be taken should the investigation reveal that any child has been affected and families will be contacted direct.

OFSTED have confirmed that the wording of the statement is standard wording and does not mean that they are aware that a specific child has been at risk. If you do have any specific concerns about your child contact Hertfordshire County Council on Telephone 0300 123 4043 and ask to make a referral to Children’s Services.

Q: I may have some information which may assist police enquiries?

A: Please call Hertfordshire police on Telephone 101.

Q: I now have no child care provision for my child?

A: Visit the Hertfordshire County Council website – www.hertsdirect.org/parents - and go to the Family Services Directory.