St Joseph's nursery in Whitburn is among nine under threat
A petition has been launched by angry parents of one of nine West Lothian nurseries under threat of closure.
Anette Jane Thomson, who launched the petition, said any closure would affect families in the growing Heartlands community those in Whitburn. “If the nursery closes, we will be forced to find another venue for our children, a course of action which is not practical for a large amount of parents, as local nurseries do not offer term time hours.
“There is due to be consultations about closures and with backing of all parents and guardians in the area, past, present and in the future, we can show them that they shouldn’t close our nursery.”Glenvue Nursery SchoolBathgate West Nursery School Council bosses say whilst some areas are experiencing growth in population, the number of children requiring nursery is forecast to fall in most villages and towns in West Lothian.
Greg Welsh, Head of Education for West Lothian Council, said: “We are looking to deliver a community focussed approach to the provision of Early Learning and Childcare with an emphasis on putting quality over quantity.
West Lothian Council Children Linlithgow Bathgate Whitburn
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