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A new nursery provision for two- and three-year-olds with additional needs is set to open at d’Auvergne School next month.
The pilot scheme ‘Play and Learn at d'Auvergne’ will open in October.
The opportunity to open two or three further similar provisions within Government primary schools is also being explored.
Pictured: The nursery will open at d’Auvergne School in October and is a pilot scheme.
Education Minister Rob Ward said: “I’m delighted that we are able to offer this provision to parents and families in the coming weeks.
“It is the first step, and one of a number of possible options we’re looking at to achieve the universal offer for two- to three-year-olds.
“I committed to these pilots when I became Minister, as part of this Government’s Common Strategic Policy, and reaching this point is the culmination of a lot of hard work.
“I’d like to thank the Jersey Child Care Trust and the d'Auvergne leadership team for creating this new provision at such pace.”
Headteacher of d’Auvergne, Sam Cooper added: “This marks an exciting new chapter for the school and makes clear sense to use free space in primary schools to expand our nursery provision.
“We’re very happy to support the pilot in any way we can and look forward to welcoming more children into our wider school community.”
Pictured: Education Minister Rob Ward thanked the Jersey Child Care Trust and the d'Auvergne leadership team.
Fiona Vacher, Executive Director of JCCT said: "We know the life changing impact that a good quality, early years' experience has on children and particularly those with developmental and financial need.
“Previously JCCT has been unable to fund a part-time nursery place for every child who needed it because of a lack of available nursery places.
“When the Minister for Education approached us, we knew we had to prioritise creating 'Play and Learn at d'Auvergne' as we want to make sure that every child has access to the nurture, care and learning they need to thrive."
The new d'Auvergne provision will include children’s families by inviting them to join in with Play and Learn sessions once a week.
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