A re-launched Barking nursery, boasting new classrooms and a host of new facilities, has been officially opened.

Chestnut Nursery School at Gascoigne’s Children’s Centre, The Cloverdales, was previously known as Places for Children.

Provider Chestnut Nursery Schools took over in September and the building has since undergone a major refurbishment, which included three new classrooms, new furniture and equipment and a new outdoor area with an investigation garden, music area, pagoda and growing area.

For more information call 020 8724 1539. Chestnut Nursery Schools has three nurseries in the borough.