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New school nurseries to help cut childcare costs
• More places in affordable school-based nurseries will be available to Staffordshire families.
• New nurseries in six Staffordshire schools will be open from September 2026.
• Part of £45 million fund from Department of Education, shared between 300 schools nationwide.
21 April 2026
Creating chances for care leavers on menu at business breakfast
• Businesses urged to find out about providing care leavers with employment and training opportunities
• Staffordshire's Movement for Carers acts as corporate parent with business involvement
• Breakfast event takes place on 7 May
20 April 2026