Guidance

Establishing school-based nursery provision

Non-statutory guidance for schools, responsible bodies and childcare providers looking to open or expand school-based nursery provision.

Applies to England

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This guidance outlines key considerations and requirements that schools should consider if they want to open or expand a nursery on their site.

Updates to this page

Published 17 October 2024
Last updated 9 December 2024 + show all updates
  1. Updated 'Establishing school-based nursery provision' to clarify that if school-based provision is exempt from registering with Ofsted or a childminding agency, it must still comply with the compulsory requirements of the childcare register.

  2. Updated to include chapter summary for ‘high-quality learning environments’ and to clarify that schools may need the Secretary of State’s consent before a lease is granted to a private, voluntary or independent (PVI) provider or childminder.

  3. First published.

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