There is a consistent and growing body of research evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of nursery school provision and good outcomes for children. Ofsted reports conclude that maintained nursery schools are highly effective settings.
Local authorities utilise the resource that maintained nursery schools provide. Heavily engaged by private, voluntary and independent early learning and childcare settings as models of best practice, maintained nursery schools also act as a resource to improve the leadership, pedagogy and practice across the board.
But the implementation of the Single Funding Formula is, as an unintended consequence, threatening the viability of nursery schools to a point where many now fear for their future.
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