Sick paedophile sexually abused children at nursery he worked at jailed

A paedophile working at a Staffordshire children’s nursery has admitted a string of sexual offences involving children in his care. Craig Ordish, 39, of Burton-on-Trent worked at a nursery in the town and was arrested in October last year then charged and remanded in custody after reports were made to police.

He admitted to two counts of assault of a girl under 13 by touching at a hearing on November 19, 2023. And then pleaded guilty to causing/inciting a child under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity, five counts of making indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child and possession of extreme pornographic images on January 18 this year.

He was jailed for 10 years at Stafford Crown Court on Friday (April 19), and was handed an extended license period of three years. Ordish was also given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and put on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

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Detective Inspector Helen Kirkland, of Staffordshire Police’s public protection team, said: “Craig Ordish abused his position of trust to commit abhorrent crimes against young children who he was supposed to be caring for. I’d like to thank the families who have been involved in this case for their support and cooperation.

“Together with our partners, we have safeguarded and supported all those involved in the investigation. We will continue to target those engaged in child sexual abuse and bring them to justice.”

The force urged anyone who is a survivor of rape or sexual assault, no matter how recent, to get in touch with them and speak to specialist officers in confidence. Anyone can call 101 or message the force using Live Chat on our website. Alternatively, anyone affected can report incidents anonymously, by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.