PARENTS, children and staff gathered as a newly expanded nursery was opened at a Slough school.

Long Close School's nursery was opened with a celebration featuring singing from the school's junior and senior choirs and the cutting of a celebratory cake.

The new classroom was unveiled following work over the summer months, with other works including a new play room, an extra toilet and nappy changing facilities and a classroom extension.

The expansion was opened by Marion Brown, lecturer at East Berkshire College and mentor to the school's early years staff, and Danuta Tomasz, assistant director of education at Cognita Schools which operates the Upton Court Road school.

Brendan Pavey, Headmaster of Long Close School, said: “It took a lot of hard work from both builders and staff to make this happen over the summer and I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all those involved.

"The expansion has already made a significant difference to our nursery provision as the children are able to enjoy learning and playing in a more spacious and flexible environment.

"I would also like to say thank you to our special guests for coming today, and to Cognita for the investment itself, which is enabling us to deal with the increasing demand for places as the nursery’s excellent reputation continues to spread.”