France's state-run nursery and primary school sector is in the spotlight after a major investigation was launched into allegations of violence and abuse, both physical and sexual, at more than 100 institutions nationwide.

Paris police looking into more than 100 allegations of mistreatment by ‘monitors’ after parents’ groups said they had fought for years to be taken seriously

De Parijse politie onderzoekt geweld en kindermisbruik op meer dan honderd kleuterscholen, basisscholen en crèches. Het gaat om gevallen in alle districten van de Franse hoofdstad.

Paris police are now examining more than 100 complaints of alleged mistreatment, physical abuse and rape of children, said to have taken place during lunch breaks and nap times.

Investigations on child abuse are underway at 84 preschools, 20 primary schools and about 10 daycare centres. | World News

France's state-run nursery and primary school sector is in the spotlight after a major investigation was launched into allegations of violence and abuse, both physical and sexual,…

La policía de París está investigando más de 100 denuncias de maltrato, violencia física y violación de niños por parte de monitores escolares.

French authorities are investigating more than 100 allegations of mistreatment, physical violence and sexual abuse involving children as young as three in nurseries, primary…