Ms Lightfoot commented, “I found Lucy to be quite cold. She did not exhibit the natural warmth expected from a children’s nurse.” She added that while some students excel academically, they may lack the empathy, kindness, and ability to establish good relationships required for the role.

I found Lucy to be quite cold. I did not find a natural warmth exuding from her which I expect from a children’s nurse"

Lucy Letby’s assessor says she found the then-student to be ‘quite cold’ and lacking the empathy to pass her final year placement