Closing the nursery is extremely short sighted. Last year I knew of families turned away as the nursery was at capacity, by closing it the knock effect will be that families have to take nursery places elsewhere and then the numbers will be unable to build up again! This will also impact the school as once they have been to a different nursery the children will want to stay at that school. This is in complete contrast to Angus councils vision of trying to encourage more families into rural areas
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Jane McMullen
3 months ago
We need to support young children , not close nurseries
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Mary Kemsley
3 months ago
This nursery is important to the community it would be such a loss if it is to close
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Yvonne Levene
3 months ago
I am signing in support for rural schools fluctuations to be acknowledged catered for, plus a friend's child is attending this nursery.
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Jan louhichi
3 months ago
Sustainability must be at the forefront of all our lives
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Sarah Parson
3 months ago
How can you possibly just take away a child's nursery place leaving them late in the year with no place to go - young children take a lot of time to adjust and this one is walkable from the child's home. Better for them and better for the environment.
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Anonymous
3 months ago
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Lynsey Grant
3 months ago
We need to keep rural nursery & schools open, they are much better for the children than busy town schools.
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Anonymous
3 months ago
Angus council continuously pledges to support its rural communities in collaboration with Angus Rural Partnership. Closing a rural nursery based on one terms intake would be a disappointing decision and goes against Angus councils pledge to support rural communities. This decision if it goes ahead has potential to impact the community long term. Child care and schooling is important for all communities especially rural ones. This could negatively impact young families and couples decision to move into the area. Regeneration in rural communities is a vital part of Angus councils work and I sign this petition in the hope they will reassess the plan to close the nursery and keep it open for the future of the area.
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Denise Black
3 months ago
Stop centralising everything ….. it doesn’t work. Money was supposed to be used on education and it wasn’t so make sure it is used to keep this
Invaluable service open.
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Kimberley Johnston
3 months ago
This would be a huge loss to the area.
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David Webster
3 months ago
Some consideration should be taken to consider the individual needs of the children and families. Many of these families live rurally because the smaller social situations work for them. Integrated play with current P1 and 2 and close working with the school could combat “overadulting”
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Natasha Reilly
3 months ago
Small school rolls fluctuate quickly and a small settings can be beneficial for children within and outwith their catchment. This decision should be carefully considered. There should be a case by case basis for temporary closure instead of council wide policy.
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Sheila Clark
3 months ago
Was of a great benefit to my grandchildren. Really important first step into education.
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mrs ann smith
3 months ago
Angus council not thinking about the families or children
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Jean Blackie
3 months ago
To many rural schools loosing excellent facilities
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Anonymous
3 months ago
Keep it open!
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Caroline Phillips
3 months ago
My three all went to the nursery and then on to the school, it created a fantastic safe environment for learning and development
It’s a vital part of the community
Closing the nursery is extremely short sighted. Last year I knew of families turned away as the nursery was at capacity, by closing it the knock effect will be that families have to take nursery places elsewhere and then the numbers will be unable to build up again! This will also impact the school as once they have been to a different nursery the children will want to stay at that school. This is in complete contrast to Angus councils vision of trying to encourage more families into rural areas
We need to support young children , not close nurseries
This nursery is important to the community it would be such a loss if it is to close
I am signing in support for rural schools fluctuations to be acknowledged catered for, plus a friend's child is attending this nursery.
Sustainability must be at the forefront of all our lives
How can you possibly just take away a child's nursery place leaving them late in the year with no place to go - young children take a lot of time to adjust and this one is walkable from the child's home. Better for them and better for the environment.
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We need to keep rural nursery & schools open, they are much better for the children than busy town schools.
Angus council continuously pledges to support its rural communities in collaboration with Angus Rural Partnership. Closing a rural nursery based on one terms intake would be a disappointing decision and goes against Angus councils pledge to support rural communities. This decision if it goes ahead has potential to impact the community long term. Child care and schooling is important for all communities especially rural ones. This could negatively impact young families and couples decision to move into the area. Regeneration in rural communities is a vital part of Angus councils work and I sign this petition in the hope they will reassess the plan to close the nursery and keep it open for the future of the area.
Stop centralising everything ….. it doesn’t work. Money was supposed to be used on education and it wasn’t so make sure it is used to keep this Invaluable service open.
This would be a huge loss to the area.
Some consideration should be taken to consider the individual needs of the children and families. Many of these families live rurally because the smaller social situations work for them. Integrated play with current P1 and 2 and close working with the school could combat “overadulting”
Small school rolls fluctuate quickly and a small settings can be beneficial for children within and outwith their catchment. This decision should be carefully considered. There should be a case by case basis for temporary closure instead of council wide policy.
Was of a great benefit to my grandchildren. Really important first step into education.
Angus council not thinking about the families or children
To many rural schools loosing excellent facilities
Keep it open!
My three all went to the nursery and then on to the school, it created a fantastic safe environment for learning and development
Rural nurseries are integral to the communities