Lord said that in light of other similar incidents across the country, including one in north London, there is a case for a major review of safeguarding systems.
“One case of this nature is horrendous,” he said.
“To think that this has happened in two separate nurseries on opposite ends of the country, is just an absolute nightmare.
“I do think that there is something to be said for a real regulatory overhaul, and for legislators to be thinking about how they can better protect children.”
He said this could include looking at how long CCTV is kept for, making sure that the complaints are adequately being followed up and mandatory reporting.
The firm is also looking into what checks were made before Bennett was employed by Kings Street nursery, as well as what safeguarding training the staff had.
A Department of Education spokesperson said work is under way to develop new guidance on digital devices and CCTV to help further improve children’s safety.
“Our Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill marks the most significant reform to child protection in a generation, and we are putting a renewed focus on strengthening safeguarding across early years,” they said.
“Our new requirements mean every employee must come with references and every setting must support whistleblowing staff who raise concerns.”