The education secretary Damian Hinds is announcing funding today to create up to 1,800 new school-based nursery places, which will be shared among schools across the country.
As part of the Schools Nurseries Capital Fund, places will be created in areas where high numbers of families are on free school meals.
The new places will be provided through new build projects or by expanding existing provision in schools graded good or outstanding by Ofsted.
The DfE had originally earmarked £30m for the scheme, when it was first announced last September.
A spokesperson confirmed that the remaining £8m has not yet been allocated.
The funding is part of the Government’s £50m for social mobility, with £20m going towards Early Years Professional Development.
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