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Salford council nurseries close to all but key worker and vulnerable children
direct to your inboxCouncil-run nurseries in Salford have closed to all but key worker and vulnerable children amid growing concerns over Covid.The move, which goes against government advice to keep early years settings open to all children, comes after an agreement between Salford City Council and public service union Unison.Only yesterday, speaking at an education select committee meeting, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, said there was 'no intention' to close them and that the government had 'not received any contrary advice' to suggest that was necessary.The nurseries involved are Barton Moss Nursery in Eccles, Higher Broughton Nursery, Winton Nursery, Belvedere Nursery in Pendleton and Little Hulton Nursery.Salford council and
