Free care for two-year-olds

By Catherine Gaunt, Nursery World, 4 January 2007

A project that offers free nursery education places for two-year-olds is proving a success at attracting hard-to-reach groups....

A project that offers free nursery education places for two-year-olds is proving a success at attracting hard-to-reach groups. The 18-month pilot project, which runs until summer 2008, has funding from the DfES for 85 children across Cornwall. Currently there are around 58 children taking up free places with local nurseries, pre-schools and childminders. Sandy Lawrence, project co-ordinator with Cornwall County Council's family services, said, 'The project is going really well and we are delighted to have seen so many children,...

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