Following the increase of nursery entitlement to 1,140 hours a year and the growing local population, we know there is a need for additional nursery spaces in Queensferry.

We recently met with Council Officers to discuss the proposals for a new larger nursery based at Echline Primary School, just to the south west of the current school building.

Letters have already been issued to parents of children at the school.  Letters are also going out to those living near the school, to explain the timeline and the unavoidable disruption.

This nursery is expected to be ready from late next year and will see the current children move over before additional spaces are made available to other families in the community. The capacity will increase from 30 spaces to around 60 spaces and instead of being limited to term time only, parents will have a choice as to whether they want a term time space, or year round support.

We will keep residents informed as the project progresses.