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MP Welcomes Funding for Nursery Places at Schools

Families across London will benefit from a major expansion of school-based nurseries as 34 schools receive funding to build or expand nursery provision from September.
This investment is part of a nationwide £45 million rollout, with 331 schools across the country receiving funding to create thousands of new childcare places in areas where parents face the greatest barriers to access.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the nurseries will "make a real difference for families," while Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson added that targeting new places ensures "more families can access high-quality early education."
The expansion complements wider support for London families, including 30 hours of funded childcare and free breakfast clubs worth up to £450 a year, helping parents balance jobs and family life.
Labour MP for Oxford East Anneliese Dodds welcomed the funding, noting that improving early years provision remains a Labour Government priority to ensure children receive necessary support during critical developmental years.

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