I have raised this issue with our authority and the National Day Nurseries Association because the situation possibly exists in other authorities and it does not provide equality of opportunity and parental choice.
Parents who choose to keep their child in a nursery, which they may have attended for almost three years, are now asking my staff why they should be victims of discrimination. In the most recent complaint, a mother said her neighbour's twins took up LEA places the week after their birthday, while she had to wait a full term before her child received his free entitlement at our nursery. The child will receive his nursery education with other three- and four-year-olds, but we can't subsidise the cost, so, unfortunately, normal fees continue to apply.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here