The future of Warwickshire maintained nursery schools
Warwickshire County Council has started a consultation on the continued future of maintained nursery schools to secure the highest quality provision in the county.
Six nursery schools – Warwick, Whitnash, Kenilworth, Stockingford, Bedworth Heath and Atherstone are in discussions with the local authority on the best way to continue to deliver first class early years education.
The consultation will explore three options – amalgamation with a local primary school, developing the nursery as a children’s centre, or to develop it as a nursery school centre of excellence. Each of the three options will ensure that we will continue to provide the early years offer. Services for children under three and family support will continue at the same level.
Cllr Izzi Seccombe, Warwickshire County Council’s Cabinet member for Children, Young People & Families, said: “We want to hear the views of all maintained nurseries before any decisions are made. We are determined to keep the knowledge, professionalism and expertise contained within our current nursery schools to ensure they have a better future.
“We have been working closely with representatives from the nurseries and we are now keen to hear the views of parents and families about the good experiences that they have received. This will help us to secure, improve and build on the outstanding education and good practice that is currently available to produce the best possible outcomes for children.
“I must stress to parents that we expect that our proposals will secure long-term, sustainable nursery education and services for families and children.”
The consultation will run through to June 2010.
Members of the public can send in their comments to
Nursery School consultation
Warwickshire County Council
Children Young People and Families Directorate
Early Years and Childcare
Saltisford Business Park
Ansell Way
Warwick
CV34 4UL
Or by email to:
consultations@warwickshire.gov.uk