The integrated early years service has already been massive downsized over the last 18 months. They are now planning on closing 2 SEN nursery’s, that have been rated outstanding by OFSTED to create hubs in mainstream settings around the borough. We want to stop them from closing the SEND nursery (Leapfrog) a Netherton Park Nursery. They have been there for 28 years and have been a life saver for many parents and children. 

Stop them from closing the SEN nursery’s at Netherton, especially after their OFSTED outstanding rating. It should be kept as the main hub to train other staff to help children with SEN and used as an example of excellence for the whole of the country. We are all for more hubs but they need to replicate Netherton. Those who have worked in mainstream nursery’s for 20 year would NOT be equipped for the role. It is crucial for our children’s development that they receive specialised input. Why take a service away that is proven to work and is excellent in what they do.