I rise to present three petitions on behalf of parents, carers, staff and governors of nursery schools in Derby. The maintained nursery sector is the jewel in the crown of the early years but is facing an uncertain future as a result of Government policy.

The first petition states:

The petition of The parents, cares, staff and governors of Whitecross maintained nursery school in Derby City.

Declares that we are concerned about the future of maintained nursery schools in England after March 2020 as no guarantee has been given by government that adequate funding will continue when supplementary funding ends.

The petitions therefore request the House of Commons to urge the Government to take action to ensure maintained nursery schools are financial sustainable for the future.

And the petitioners remain, etc.

[P002421]

The other petitions are:

The petition of parents, carers, staff and governors of Central Community maintained nursery school in Derby.

[P002422]

The petition of the parents, carers, staff and governors of Ashgate maintained nursery school in Derby.

[P002423]