Glimmer of hope as go ahead if given for new nursery unit at Tonagh Primary

THE Education Minister has given the go-ahead for a long-awaited new nursery unit at Tonagh Primary School.

The Minister, John O’Dowd, has approved the establishment of a 26 place part-time nursery unit at the Lisburn school.

Commenting on his decision, the Minister said: “The establishment of this new facility will be welcome news. I am satisfied that there is a clearly demonstrated need to create more pre-school places for the benefit of the children in the area.

“My Department is committed to providing a place for each child in their immediate pre-school year. Research has shown, however, that there is no discernible benefit to children of a longer daily pre-school session. Therefore in this instance I have modified the proposal and given approval for the establishment of a 26 place part-time unit,” he concluded.