New nursery created for young children with additional needs in Jersey in trial scheme

A new government-run nursery will open for two and three year olds with additional needs in Jersey.

Starting in October, the pilot scheme at d'Auverge School in St Helier may lead to similar sites opening within other state primary schools if successful.

Education Minister Deputy Rob Ward explains: "I'm delighted that we are able to offer this provision to parents and families in the coming weeks."

He adds: "It is the first step and one of a number of possible options we're looking at to achieve the universal offer for two to three year olds."

The Chief Minister, Deputy Lyndon Farnham, has pledged to offer free nursery care to all children in this age group by the end of the current political term in 2026.

The headteacher of d’Auvergne, Sam Cooper, adds: "We're very happy to support the pilot in any way we can and we look forward to welcoming more children into our wider school community."

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