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Work matters: Building from scratch

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Outdoor space is a priority for a new nursery at the planning stage, says consultant Derek Hayes.

At Childcare Consultancy we are very excited about our project to manage the launch of a new day nursery in Catford, London. Over the next few months I will be using this column to share our progress with Nursery World readers.

Last week we met up with the client, Bethesda Ministries, a Christian ministry based in the London Borough of Lewisham. As part of their 'New Dimensions' initiative, a derelict coach house will be transformed into a high-quality nursery setting with 35 places.

Building work is due to commence in a few weeks, so we reviewed floor plans and made a few last-minute changes. One of these was moving the nursery office from the first floor to downstairs, opposite the main entrance. This will help ensure the manager is a visible presence in the nursery and can keep an eye on things, as well as greet visitors easily.

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