New 2-year-old nursery provisions to open at Acre Hall and Rushbrook

Following a thorough assessment process, Bright Futures Educational Trust has been successful in its application for the Department for Education’s School-Based Nursery Capital Grant.

As a result, two new 2-year-old nursery provisions will be opened to grow the existing nurseries at Acre Hall Primary School in Flixton, Trafford, and Rushbrook Primary Academy in Gorton, Manchester.

Anna Sharpley, Chief Finance Officer at Bright Futures Educational Trust, said: “At Bright Futures we prioritise early years education and understand the unique needs of young children. We recognise the importance of giving every child the opportunity to make a strong start in life and enjoy learning.

“Our schools have great relationships with parents, carers and local communities, and we are delighted to be able to offer this provision in line with our vision: ‘the best for everyone, the best from everyone’.

“By offering new 2-year nurseries at both Acre Hall Primary School and Rushbrook Primary Academy, we will provide continuity of education with a natural transition to school, fostering school readiness.

“With only minor refurbishments of existing space required, we look forward to collaborating with our partners to prepare our schools and welcome our families and the community.”

Bright Futures is also proud to have a DfE-funded NW Early Years Stronger Practice Hub, as part of its Professional Development Institute, which keeps schools at the forefront of the latest developments in early years education, while sharing best practice across the region and beyond.

School-Based Nursery Capital Grant can be used for capital expenditure to repurpose spare space within the school building to create or expand existing nursery provision. This is the first stage in a long-term commitment by the government to expand school-based nurseries across England.