RAFA Kidz, who deliver not-for-profit nursery care across much of the wider defence estate, are taking over the Abbey Wood Woodpeckers nursery!
With just under 400 signatories in a short time, this has been an effective demonstration of strength of feeling and numbers.
Thank you to all for your support!
Please ensure a nursery for the children of staff in Abbey Wood, with no break in service.
Why is this important?
Abbey Wood Nursery is a key benefit for working in DE&S and SDA and its closure will negatively impact every team in Abbey Wood.
Withdrawal of nursery provision at Abbey Wood:
* Undermines future recruitment, making us less attractive to new talent.
* Undermines staff who have families now or may in future, as well as those who work with such people - which is nearly everyone.
* Reduces productivity of DE&S and SDA staff.
* Disproportionately impacts women.
Staff Engagement Networks and Trades Unions report that their members are opposed to closure of the Abbey Wood nursery which is a backward step for Abbey Wood and Defence.
