A FERRYHILL pre-school initiative has achieved a status that will allow it to offer free nursery education for three and four-year-olds.
The pre-school group, at Ferryhill Leisure Centre, has achieved Nursery Education Grant Funded Provision status.
Pre-school leader Joanne Snowball said she was delighted at the news, which should improve education opportunities for what is known as the foundation stage.
She said: "To be able to offer free nursery education we had to demonstrate that what we are offering was the highest possible quality."
Ferryhill Pre-School is holding an open day on Saturday, June 19, from 10am to noon, at the leisure centre.
For more information on places available telephone (01740) 654121.
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