I've been granted just under £11k to refurbish the outside play area of one of my settings. It will include a large canopy, wetpour all-weather safety surface and a play lodge. I was thrilled with this amount. It means the money I'd set aside for this work can now be used to update equipment inside the nursery and refurbish other areas.
Feedback seems to be that nursery managers and owners are being put off applying for funds for two main reasons: the application process is long and onerous; and there is an underlying feeling that the money is being 'saved up' to be allocated to community projects and charities.
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