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School-based nurseries: Everything you need to know

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Primary schools can now apply for the first phase of funding, with up to £150,000 of £15 million available to support up to 300 new or expanded nurseries to be open by September 2025. 

But what are school-based nurseries and who will benefit? Here’s everything you need to know.

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