A new nursery is to be built next to the Orkney College campus of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in Kirkwall.
New Children’s Nursery For Kirkwall
£1.5million for Orkney’s New Nursery
“The new nursery will support families from both mainland Orkney and the outer isles, as well as providing opportunities for Childhood Practice Students from Orkney College.” – Mairi Gougeon
Information on Nursery Registration in Orkney
Nursery registration week is from 5-12 March 2021 and parents are invited to register via Education/Learning on the OIC website.
Funding for Young Children’s Outdoor Learning
Nurseries and other settings are encouraged to take learning outdoors to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
When Small Is Beautiful
“from the ages of 3 to 5, I went to a local nursery – St. Pat’s. I have clear and good memories of it.”
“What is still not clear however, is what provision will be available for the 0-3 year age group when Peedie Breeks closes.”
“Some parents have contacted me to advise of the uncertainty and how this is leaving them worried about what future provision will be in place.”
Rhoda Grant MSP Raises Concerns Over Childcare in Orkney
“Parents of children aged 0-3 are unsure how they will be able to carry on working with no other childcare provision available to them and with after school care also being of concern to a number of the parents.
Peedie Breeks Nursery to Close Next Year
Orkney Islands Council has issued a statement following the announcement that Peedie Breeks Nursery at Papdale will be closing.
