A PIONEERING new scheme to forge closer links between pre-schools and primary schools has been set up in Walkhampton.

The Devon Early Years Childcare Development Partnership is funding the initiative to enable Lady Modiford?s School to create effective connections with the area?s pre-schools including Edgemoor Nursery, Walkhampton pre-school and Penmoor ABC Nursery.

The project will instigate closer working practices as Lady Modiford?s foundation stage teacher will liaise with pre-school practitioners on policies to enhance early years care, particularly at school transfer age.

The schools will also share lessons to enable greater continuity for the children ? an early example of this has been the highly successful music and dance workshops given at Penmoor by Janet Johnston, Lady Modiford?s performing arts co-ordinator.