Within the joint letter, BAPN and Harmony at Home stress to Boris Johnson that nannies have been a ‘lifeline’ for thousands of parents whose childcare provision closed or was only available to key workers.
They go on to say, ‘We were thrilled to see sections of the childcare and early years workforce celebrated by you and your Government colleagues recently when you hosted a Garden Reception to say thank for their continued efforts throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘We’re sure you recognise the integral role nannies play within the workforce, many of whom worked through the pandemic when in fact, many nurseries and childminders closed their doors.’
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