CABINET members are being asked to consider plans for a new pre-school in Newport ­— at Hunnyhill Primary School.

The school has applied to lower its age range from four years old to three years old, to continue the offer of preschool provision on site.

An existing private pre-school on the site ­— Jigsaw Preschool ­— is closing, and the proposal is for its staff to move across to the main school.

The plans, if approved next week, could see up to 32 children aged three to four enrol on the site.

Councillor Debbie Andre, Cabinet lead for children’s services, education and lifelong skills, said: “If agreed by Cabinet, this will be really good news for the school.

“This is part of our key aim to work with local communities and make sure they have good or outstanding local school provision and ensure schools have a sustainable future to build on.”

The move follows consultation with parents, carers, and all school and pre-school staff.

The current capacity at Hunnyhill Primary School is 420, with 381 children currently registered.

The pre-school capacity of 32 will be entirely separate.

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