The future of Barnabees nursery in Kidderminster was under threat when the first school where it was located closed, as part of a review to merge first and middle schools. Since becoming a stand-alone establishment, it achieved an 'outstanding' grading from Ofsted. It is the first Worcestershire nursery to receive the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award.
'Initially we were shocked and saddened that if the building was relocated, we would not be able to see the children grow and develop as they went through the school,' says Elain Bagnall, co-owner and manager. 'We then felt abandoned - as we were an independent nursery, we didn't come under any governing body who could practically support us.'
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