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Nurseries In Schools

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dottiedodah · 10/06/2024 11:47

So is this a good idea ? or not .Using empty classrooms .Not a separate building .Not sure re entrances .Or should new settings be sought out ? YABU Of course its a good idea .YANBU New private nurseries should be arranged

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Needmorelego · 10/06/2024 12:19

@dottiedodah are you meaning daycare nurseries (ie for babies up to age 3/4) or preschool nurseries (3+)?
Most primary schools have a "nursery class" (the 3 and 4 year olds) don't they?
I thought that was kind of standard
My secondary school had a daycare nursery that was mostly staff that used it but was open to anyone.

MinervaMcGonagallsCat · 10/06/2024 12:16

Every primary school in my town has an integrated nursery

PuttingDownRoots · 10/06/2024 12:16

I thought Early Years units (covering Preschool and Reception) were pretty normal. My DD who is now in Yr6 was in one... they did some stuff together, like the nativity play and other stuff separate.

Octavia64 · 10/06/2024 12:13

This is normal surely?

Many many primary schools have pre-school or nurseries on site or in the same building.

MissAmbrosia · 10/06/2024 12:12

I live in Belgium and the set up is that all schools start at Kindergarten level from age 2.5 so are pretty much all the same site, but with separate outdoor space and facilities. It is also free, though you pay a small amount for wrap round care if you need it. School is not obligatory til aged 6 but Kindergarten has a huge take up rate.

MidnightPatrol · 10/06/2024 12:04

I imagine this would be quite useful for parents, having their children all in one setting?

Blueyellowroses · 10/06/2024 11:57

I think it’s a great idea if it’s pre school age (or maybe a bit younger eg 2 yrs) but i think there should then be dedicated 0-2 nurseries at different sites to really make a big difference between nurturing babies and teaching and nurturing young children in a more formal environment

MigGirl · 10/06/2024 11:56

The primary schools locally already have, nursery classrooms. Some just have a separate classroom some have built a new building as they didn't have room. They are great and my kids both went to the nursery attached to their primary school.

It doesn't guarantee you a place at the school though.

CatamaranViper · 10/06/2024 11:55

My DS attended his school's nursery from the term after he turned 3.
Slightly different start and finish times for school, uniform not required but available if wanted, had their own outdoor play area and different lunch times etc.
The only downside was the days. It was either Monday, Tues and every other Wed, or every other Wed, Thurs and Fri. You could do both but you couldn't do, lets say, Tues, Wed and Thurs.
And it was 9am-3pm so difficult if you both worked so we had to use a childminder around nursery times.

But, it meant by the time DS went into reception, he was comfortable with the school, he knew the layout and teachers etc.

WhatNoRaisins · 10/06/2024 11:54

Agree that this is normal for pre-school nursery aged children. I've not heard of a school nursery that takes babies on the same site though.

Star81 · 10/06/2024 11:52

Where we live this is pretty common and can’t see why it’s an issue ? They have separate rooms, playgrounds etc, also makes the nursery to school transition less scary as children are used to the school

DillyDallyingAllDay · 10/06/2024 11:51

Lots of schools already operate pre-school nurseries and I think they're fab. If schools have empty classrooms that don't need be used they should be capitalising on them!

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