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To: Hampshire County Council
🧒 Save The Aviary Nursery – Don’t Shut Down Eastleigh’s Only SEND Hub!
I’m calling on Hampshire County Council to:
- Pause the closure of The Aviary Nursery immediately
- Engage directly with affected families to hear our stories
- Work with the local community to find solutions and funding to keep the nursery open
Why is this important?
Started by Clare Norcott – Parent, Advocate, and Member of The Disability Union
My granddaughter Lily is autistic and non-verbal, and I know how hard it is to find support that truly understands our children. That’s why I’m devastated that Hampshire County Council is planning to shut down The Aviary Nursery in Eastleigh – the only nursery in our area with a dedicated SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) hub.
The Aviary is more than a nursery. It’s a place where children with complex needs are not just accepted – they are celebrated. It’s where skilled staff provide tailored care, where parents feel seen and supported, and where children like mine have the chance to thrive.
If the closure goes ahead, families will be forced to travel as far as Winchester to access equivalent services. That’s miles away – completely unmanageable for many families, especially those already stretched emotionally and financially.
We’ve come too far to lose a place like this. Every child deserves access to the right care, close to home. Don’t let our children become casualties of cuts and convenience.
We’ve come too far to lose a place like this. Every child deserves access to the right care, close to home. Don’t let our children become casualties of cuts and convenience.
Please sign and share this petition. Together, we can save The Aviary.
