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3,000 new primary school-based nurseries

13/06/24 – The 2024 Labour Manifesto announced that the Labour Party would create 3000 new primary school-based nurseries
25/09/24 – The Education Secretary announced the first stages, to upgrade spaces in primary schools. From October, schools will be invited to bid for a share of £15 million capital funding, with capacity in the programme to deliver up to 300 new or expanded nurseries in this first round. Funding will be allocated in Spring 2025.
17/10/24 – First round of funding announced. Primary schools can now apply for up to £150,000 of £15 million capital funding. Further details.
30/10/24 – Autumn Budget 2024. £15 million to begin delivery of the pledge to create 3,000 new or expanded nurseries through upgrading space in primary schools.