Keep up NNI funding, say researchers

Neighbourhood Nurseries supporting families in the most disadvantaged areas should have their funding extended to ensure their sustainability, a new report recommends. Its publication coincides with the ending this month of the three-year Government subsidy for the scheme. The National Evaluation of the Neighbourhood Nurseries Initiative: Integrated Report summarises the findings of a series of studies published last week. It says, 'It may be necessary to consider additional support for nurseries serving more disadvantaged neighbourhoods where...