BIRMINGHAM: Labour MP Preet Kaur Gill has announced funding for two new school-based nurseries in her constituency, describing the development as an important step towards expanding access to early-years childcare for local families.
Gill said the new nursery provision would be established at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School and Four Dwellings Primary School, both in Quinton. She said securing the funding was part of her work as the local Member of Parliament to deliver practical support for families across the constituency.
The announcement is particularly significant for working parents, for whom access to affordable and convenient childcare can be a major factor in balancing employment and family responsibilities. Locating nursery provision within schools can also make childcare more accessible to families with young children who will later progress into primary education.
Gill welcomed the investment, saying she was pleased to have secured funding for the two new school-based nurseries. The initiative is expected to strengthen early-years provision locally and give more families access to nursery places closer to where they live and where their children attend school.
The two projects at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School and Four Dwellings Primary School will add to the early-years infrastructure available to families in the area. For parents, school-based nursery provision can potentially reduce travel difficulties while making the transition into primary education smoother for young children.
The announcement also highlights the role constituency MPs can play in bringing local priorities to the attention of government and securing investment for community services. Gill has presented the nursery funding as a direct constituency achievement, linking the investment to the needs of families in Quinton and surrounding communities.
For Birmingham, where demand for high-quality childcare remains an important issue for many families, additional nursery capacity can provide practical support to parents while also strengthening the foundations of children’s early education.
Gill’s announcement is therefore being positioned not simply as an education investment, but as a family and community investment—helping parents access childcare while giving young children an opportunity to begin their educational journey in a familiar local environment.
The two new nursery projects represent a tangible addition to services available in the constituency and underline Gill’s stated focus on securing investment that has a direct impact on residents’ everyday lives.
For families in Quinton, the message is straightforward: two local schools are set to gain new nursery provision, creating additional opportunities for young children and potentially making life a little easier for working parents.