NI Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has approved the establishment of a nursery unit at St Colman's Primary School, Annaclone.

The unit will provide twenty-six places for children in their immediate pre-school year. Research shows that children who have a high-quality pre-school experience are better prepared for primary school, are more sociable and independent and learn more quickly than those who have not.

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Ms Ruane highlighted that the decision was made in order to fulfil the objective of providing a year of good quality pre-school education for every child whose parents wish it.

(NS/BMcC)