Many assumptions seem to get in the way when I hear colleagues in the sector discuss schools providing the two-year-old offer, but there are a number of points to consider.
First, it's not just about the school building. This is crucial in areas where schools are being stretched already by rising birth rates and the need to offer statutory school places. School-led provision could be off-site, in linked provision nearby, and/or through a childminder network. With a school as part of the partnership, we can achieve models that take advantage of all available opportunities.
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