PRESS RELEASE: School-based nurseries plan kicks off with £15 million funding

Posted on 17 October 2024 in News and updates

Published 17 October 2024:

Thousands of families are one step closer to accessible, affordable and high-quality early years provision in their local area, as the first stage of the government’s plan to deliver 3,000 school-based nurseries begins today (17 October).

Primary schools can now apply for up to £150,000 of £15 million capital funding, with the first stage of the plan set to support up to 300 new or expanded nurseries across England.

Read the full release here: School-based nurseries plan kicks off with £15 million funding – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Schools can apply to the DfE here: Home – Apply for a School-Based Nurseries Capital Grant (education.gov.uk)

All information and guidance is on this website School-Based Nursery Capital Grant – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

If you have any enquiries about the need for more places in Devon and want to discuss the circumstances of your school and making an application please email: buildingchildcare@devon.gov.uk