Half of England’s maintained nursery schools unable to balance budgets as funding review looms

A recent survey reveals that many of England’s 376 maintained nursery schools face severe financial struggles. By 2025-26, 35% expect deficits for the year, while 23% already have cumulative losses. Over a third plan to dip into reserves, and half doubt they can balance their budgets for 2026-27. Only 21% are confident they can maintain […]