With 14 years behind me as a primary school head teacher, I have been lucky enough to spend the last four years of my career within the EYFS, where my passion lies. Through this work, it has become clear there are both significant challenges and great opportunities for both sectors in addressing the Government policy in this area.
As the sector knows, there are challenges for schools in accommodating nurseries in existing school buildings. The distance to toilets, space for changing facilities and safety surfaces often need funding. All-day parental access can be a barrier, requiring a mind shift for school leaders, and don’t get a head teacher started on parking!
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