For many years the nursery has provided a much needed and valued service for students, staff and the wider Loughborough community, offering children in its care a place to grow and develop.

This transition recognises the important part the nursery plays in the realisation of the University’s ambitious People and Organisational Development Strategy, and will ensure the nursery can continue to thrive.

Speaking about the transfer Adèle MacKinlay, the University’s Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development said: “We are grateful for the many people from the Students’ Union, past and present, who have contributed to the life of the nursery in so many different ways. The Union will always be an important friend of the nursery.

“Thank you to the fabulous nursery management and staff, and importantly all of our families who have allowed us to care for their children over the years and make the nursery the success that it is.”

Once the transfer is complete the nursery will be known as Loughborough University Nursery.