Three Stafford primary schools will be offering or increasing nursery places as part of a new Department for Education programme.

The scheme aims to make childcare more affordable for people across the country.

From September 2026, more nursery places will be available at Rowley Park Primary Academy, St Leonard's CofE First School and St Paul's Church of England Primary School.

Staffordshire County Council said: "Along with other early education and childcare providers, school-based nurseries are already providing a lifeline for families and contribute to supporting children's readiness for learning when they enter Reception. 

"Combined with the 30 hours of funded childcare, these nursery places will help cut childcare costs for working families."

Over 300 schools are part of the programme nationwide and have received a share of the Department for Education's £45 million budget.

Schools in Lichfield, Burton and Perton will also have increased availability, meaning there will be a total of 60 new places across Staffordshire.

Janet Higgins, Cabinet Member for Education and SEND at Staffordshire County Council, said:

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"It's widely recognised that having access to good quality childcare can help give children the best possible start in life while giving parents the choice to work or pursue a career.

"The additional school-based nurseries will create more nursery places for children for the start of the next academic year and means that more parents will save on childcare costs.

"The new nurseries will add to the vibrant childcare market already available in the county, giving parents even more choice in the care that suits their family."