Parents will be able to apply for a place with up to two nursery providers at both schools and PVI settings through a new application and online mapping system.
They will be able to state a preferred provider and also apply for a combination of two different providers for a flexible offer. Parents will be able to see online when providers offer them a place and accept it online.
Richard Thrake, executive member for Education and Skills, said, 'We took the view that it would make it easier for community nurseries and nurseries overall to move to the online system.' He added that the new system would help the local authority to find out if they are commissioning enough places.
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