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Of those that have closed their setting, 46 per cent said they plan to reopen within three months to a year
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Coronavirus: Nearly half of childminders could stay closed for up to a year

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Nannies and parents at risk in coronavirus childcare crisis

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There are calls for Ofsted inspections to be suspended as countries bring in measures to contain the virus
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Some local authorities have already closed children's play areas to avoid Covid-19 spreading between children
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Playgrounds and parks face closure, as people ignore social distancing

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Early years settings should only be open for children of key workers and vulnerable children
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Coronavirus: Plea for nurseries and schools to limit places as settings close

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A practitioner at Tops Winchester has developed arts and crafts bags for children in self-isolation
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Nursery group pledges to stay open for NHS staff

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All nurseries in England will be exempt from business rates for 12 months from 1 April 2020
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Nurseries to be exempt from business rates, as Government brings in powers to close or keep them open

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The mum and baby group in Milton Keynes, which will hold virtual sessions from next week
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Toddler groups set up virtual meet-ups during coronavirus pandemic

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Families on free school meals will be sent vouchers to use in supermarkets and food shops
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Coronavirus: Families on free school meals will be sent vouchers during school closures

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Child Poverty Action Group is concerned that families won't be able to afford healthy food if they can't work due to the coronavirus
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Charity calls for more help for families during the coronavirus pandemic

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Nurseries are warning the Government that without specific support, such as exemption from business rates, they will not be able to stay open to help families during the coronavirus crisis
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Childcare sector slams Government for 'ignoring' them in coronavirus crisis

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A third of UK baby deaths 'avoidable'

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The Government has yet to confirm that any schools will close
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Coronavirus: Ofsted suspends routine inspections and teaching union calls for school closures

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LEYF believes learning to ride a bike is key to tackling childhood obesity
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Contents - On Your Bike!

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Stepping Stones in Gomersal has increased hand washing
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Settings seeking coronavirus advice

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The group of MPs are concerned that parents won't have a say about how their child's data from the Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA) is used
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MPs challenge Government over Reception Baseline legislation

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