The University of West of Scotland, which was formed after a merger lastyear of Paisley University and Bell College, is considering closing thenurseries in Hamilton, Lanarkshire and Paisley, Renfrewshire, as part areview of its childcare provision.
But critics say that the plans are simply cost-cutting measures thatcould leave over 100 children without childcare and 30 staffredundant.
More than 60 parents and children attended a demonstration on Wednesdayto show their support for the nurseries.
Andrea Hassan, whose three-year-old daughter and three-month-old sonattend the Hamilton nursery, said, 'If they close the nursery I will notbe able to continue my degree next year, as there is a waiting list forevery nursery in this part of Lanarkshire. The university is not lookingat what a fantastic institution the nursery is. I have known the staff along time now and I trust them wholeheartedly. I don't know if I wouldwant to place my children somewhere new.'
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