North Tyneside Council has issued an apology after failing to notify parents that Mark Campbell, a former childcare worker, had been convicted of child sex offences. Parents learned about his conviction through media reports rather than direct communication from the council, which has raised concerns about transparency and trust in child welfare services.
Campbell, who had unsupervised access to children in care, was arrested in 2025 and later sentenced to 18 months in prison. The council stated that legal restrictions limited their ability to inform families before the sentencing, but parents are demanding more accountability and reassurance regarding their children's safety.