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My daughter turned 3 on 31st March but didn't start until the school year in mid August, leaving a discrepancy of almost 5 months. My son will be 3 on 22nd September but he won't access funded childcare until the January term. The current system only benefits children whose birthday falls in August and I can't even access private nursery unless I travel, they're all full.
My daughter turns 3 on 1st November but can't access her placement until January so we have to continue paying private nursery fees instead. My son who is 9 started his 3 year old placement the same week he turned 3 and that's the way it should be
This nursery and community have been impactful to a dear friend and her children. Please keep it open and weather the storm of low numbers as each year brings changes in circumstances