Thursday, 4 December 2025

 David HODGETT (Croydon) (17:48): (1473) My adjournment today is for the Minister for Children, and the action I seek is for the minister to visit Croydon Primary School to discuss relocating St John’s Kindergarten to the school site, which has already been assessed as eligible to host a kindergarten. With the introduction of new early childhood education reforms, one-room sessional kindergartens like St John’s face significantly reduced enrolments due to the structural changes brought by these reforms. This places the future of St John’s at risk. However, relocating to Croydon Primary School, where there is a suitable space and eligibility already approved, offers a practical solution to secure the kindergarten’s future. This move would ensure St John’s remains operational, accessible and sustainable for the Croydon community for many years to come. St John’s has a proud 60-year history of delivering high-quality sessional kindergarten for both three- and four-year-old children. It is deeply valued by local families. Relocating to the primary school not only makes sense but also supports a smooth transition from kindergarten to school, whilst easing the daily drop-off challenge that many families face. This is an opportunity to protect a much-loved service and strengthen early education pathways for our community. The school and kindergarten would welcome your visit to discuss this sensible and practical solution. So again, I seek for the minister to visit Croydon Primary School to discuss relocating St John’s Kindergarten to the school site, which has already been assessed as eligible to host a kindergarten.