Half of England’s maintained nursery schools unable to balance budgets

Early Years

Published June 15, 2026

New survey findings highlight the measures maintained nursery schools (MNS) are having to take, including freezing recruitment, reducing staff or trimming services, to continue to operate.

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Half of England’s maintained nursery schools unable to balance budgets

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