Brighton nursery saved

The future of a nursery has been secured after Brighton and Hove City Council promised to back Bright Start nursery.
The nursery cares for more than 80 children.
Councillor Sue Shanks, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, met the nursery advisory group this week to tell them that the nursery will stay open and to hear their views about the future of the nursery.
The group was set up in response to the consultation about the future of the nursery with representatives from parents and staff to look at its longer-term sustainability.
A campaign to promote the nursery has already had an impact with a number of new children starting, including children with free places funded by the two-year-old scheme.
The number of three and four-year-olds has increased to 39 compared to 31 a year ago.
The group are planning a nursery open day and table top sale to help publicise the nursery.
Councillor Shanks said: “We want the city’s children to be happy, healthy and able make the best of their abilities through good nurseries.
“While there was a question over the numbers of children attending and the level of subsidy provided, we think we can improve on both these aspects while this uncertainty around Bright Start has not helped it become sustainable.
“Good nursery provision is vital as the early years of a child’s life are so important to their future development.
“Ofsted inspectors said that the nursery provides excellent support for children’s learning.
“I also want to ensure that our most disadvantaged children can benefit from the nursery including increasing the number of two year olds with free childcare places.”
Ofsted inspectors recently praised the work of the nursery.
Bright Start was inspected in February 2011 and achieved an overall good judgment, an improvement on its previous inspection.
Inspectors said: “The nursery is well organised with a confident and trained staff team providing good quality childcare to meet children’s needs overall.
“Children enjoy an attractive and highly stimulating play environment, with many well presented resources and play areas. “
Bright Start will be holding an open day for parents interested in the nursery on Friday 1 July. Please contact the nursery on 01273 291570 for more details.