New scheme will give working families free childcare.
Milton Keynes schools are among those included in a new plan to roll out 300 new or expanded school-based nurseries across the UK.
It means MK’s working families will have access to more nursery places. Holmwood School, St Mary and St Giles Church of England School, and Wyvern School are among the first to benefit, with classrooms being transformed into top-quality early years spaces.
From September, working parents will receive 30 hours of government-funded childcare per week, starting from 9 months old until their child begins school, saving families up to £7,500 annually. The new nurseries will help create the extra spaces needed for the scheme.
The announcement comes alongside the rollout of breakfast clubs in primary schools, with 750 schools launching later this month, saving families an extra £450 per year, says Labour.
“I’m very pleased that the government has announced that three Milton Keynes schools will receive the funding needed to unlock school-based nursery opportunities,” said Cllr Joe Hearnshaw, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People. “Not only does this help to set up our next generation, but it opens the doors for families to access childcare opportunities.”
“It’s fantastic to see St Mary and St Giles Church of England School and Wyvern School receiving funding as part of Labour’s plan to expand school-based nurseries,” said Chris Curtis, MP for Milton Keynes North. “I speak to families across our community all the time, and I know how important it is to have access to high-quality, affordable early education close to home.”
“Every parent should be able to count on high-quality childcare in their community, available when they need it – it makes them better mums and dads,” added Emily Darlington, MP for Milton Keynes Central.
