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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Peter Walker Deputy political editor

Labour plans thousands of nursery places in English primary schools

A girl playing with a jigsaw at a nursery
The plans could include integrating nurseries into schools. Photograph: Andrew Fox/Alamy

Labour is considering creating thousands of nursery places inside existing primary schools in England and has tasked the former Ofsted head Sir David Bell with finding new ways to increase levels of childcare.

In the latest evolution of Labour’s policy in an area that still has a widespread shortage of spaces, plus a lack of affordability and staffing, Bell will advise on potential ways to tackle this, with detailed policies set out nearer the election.

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