Burnley primary school wants to end its nursery provision

The headteacher and governors at Brunshaw Primary School are proposing that from August 2022, its year groups should run from Reception to Year 6 rather than the current Nursery 2 to Year 6.

Members of the council's cabinet will be asked at their meeting on Thursday to approve the publication of a statutory notice on the proposal and hold a formal consultation.The governors of the school have consulted with parents informally who said they were seeking provision which was available before and after school, and during school holidays.

The nursery at the school, which is based in Morse Street, Burnley, currently offers morning only sessions during term time, and has 10 pupils on roll with 26 places available. Only four applications have been received for September 2022.

County Coun. Jayne Rear, cabinet member for education and skills, said: "We have been approached by the school to start the formal statutory process to reduce the age range at this school in line with guidance from the Department for Education.

"Should this be supported at our cabinet meeting on Thursday, I would urge anyone affected by the proposal to get involved in the consultation."

It is planned that the formal consultation would take place between March 14th and May 23rd, with a final decision being made in July.