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Parents save Tower Hamlets nurseries from closure

Campaigning parents have won a victory against Tower Hamlets Council to keep four nurseries providing specialist services for children with disabilities and learning difficulties open.

Families started the ‘Save Our Nurseries’ campaign in September, launching a petition and holding protests against the proposal to close the settings as part of a multi-million pound savings drive.

On the ‘Save Our Nurseries’ Facebook page, a representative of the parents said, ‘Thank you to the mayor and the cabinet for finally hearing our voice and finally agreeing for all four nurseries to remain […] Greatest of all is our children can continue with their friendships and continue to receive outstanding support from all staff.’

Nursery World has previously reported that plans were in place to close Overland Day Nursery in Bow, which is the only setting in the area that provides services for deaf children.

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