Dr Aaron Bradbury: Working as One? Why Perception Matters in the School-Based Nursery Debate

Early Years

Published June 10, 2026

Responding to the Best Start in Life Champion, Sue Robb's call for the early years sector to 'work as one' amid claims the DfE is pitting PVI settings against school-based nurseries, the early childhood academic and author considers whether current policy and accompanying messaging has left some providers feeling like they need to compete.

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Dr Aaron Bradbury: Working as One? Why Perception Matters in the School-Based Nursery Debate

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