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More nursery places for Edinburgh Southside

More nursery places for Edinburgh Southside

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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 4 months ago
We call upon the City of Edinburgh Council to improve the provision of accessible nursery class places for children living in the Marchmont, Sciennes and Grange districts of the city. Children are entitled to a fully funded nursery place from the term after their third birthday. The City Council is currently failing to provide adequate services to allow all children to take up a nursery place, in their local area, until after their fourth birthday, despite them frequently having been registered on a waiting list since their second birthday. This situation must be rectified.

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April 3, 2009

The stories coming into my inbox reveal a growing strain on families across our neighborhoods who are struggling to find local care. I am currently gathering these accounts to present directly to the council as evidence of the need for immediate change.

April 3, 2009

Reaching this new level of support confirms that the struggle to find nursery places in Southside is a shared burden for many families. This collective response demonstrates that the current lack of local capacity is a significant concern that requires immediate attention from the council.

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David Gallagher
17 years ago Featured

Too many people moving to the area and not enough investment in basic services. Fix the nursery shortages.

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Fiona Abadi
17 years ago Featured

Its stressfull enough being a working parent without this extra pressure.

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James Frost
17 years ago Featured

Sort this out council. Edinburgh families are being pushed out just because there isnt enough space for our toddlers.

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Sarah Nash
17 years ago Featured

Ridiculous that we have to wait until they are four. My son is two and we are already struggling to find a spot anywhere near home.

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Mark Ferguson
17 years ago Featured

SCIENNES SCHOOL AREA NEEDS MORE SPACES NOW. DONT IGNORE US.

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Claire Hardy
17 years ago Featured

My daughter missed out on her first choice and now we are stuck with a massive commute every morning. Not good enough.

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