Provision

June O'Sullivan: '[Nurseries] need to make some really tough decisions to survive'
Opinion

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All nurseries in England will be exempt from business rates for 12 months from 1 April 2020
News

Nurseries to be exempt from business rates, as Government brings in powers to close or keep them open

Policy & Politics
The mum and baby group in Milton Keynes, which will hold virtual sessions from next week
News

Toddler groups set up virtual meet-ups during coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus
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
News

Childcare sector slams Government for 'ignoring' them in coronavirus crisis

Provision
Early years settings want clarification about what Government help will be available to them
News

Coronavirus: Nurseries and childminders call for more support to ensure survival of settings

Coronavirus
The Government has yet to confirm that any schools will close
News

Coronavirus: Ofsted suspends routine inspections and teaching union calls for school closures

Coronavirus
The DfE has confirmed that funding would still be paid to childcare providers if they had to close or a child had to self isolate due to the Coronavirus
News

Coronavirus: Government confirms settings will receive childcare funding if they have to close

Coronavirus
LEYF believes learning to ride a bike is key to tackling childhood obesity
News

Contents - On Your Bike!

Families
Stepping Stones in Gomersal has increased hand washing
News

Settings seeking coronavirus advice

Health
The Department for Education (DfE) falls short of its target for the take-up of funded two-year-old places
News

Free childcare entitlement 'not levelling the playing field' for disadvantaged children

Closing the Gap
Tops Day Nurseries provides vegetarian and vegan food to staff during meetings and training
News

Nursery group offers free plant-based meals to staff

Health
Children 1st is joint first in the Nursery Chains quality league table. Pictured is Children 1st@Rosemary Lane in Lincoln, which opened in 2018
News

Children 1st are joint top of Nursery World’s Ofsted league table

Provision
Audit Scotland says councils have just half of the staff they need for settings to deliver the 1,400 hours from August
News

Roll-out of Scotland's 1,140 hours could face delays, warns spending watchdog

Policy & Politics
Nurseries are not currently covered by insurers if they have to close over coronavirus cases
News

Nurseries not covered by insurance for coronavirus closures

Health
Funded childcare - should it be free, subsidised, or a mixed model?
News

Exclusive: Sector survey finds mixed views on 'free' childcare entitlements

Funding
News

Local authorities urged to stop nursery school closure plans

Policy & Politics

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