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'I fear this uncalculated decision will result in many nurseries closing to key workers'

I speak for all nursery owners when I say that the news that the Government will not grant the full 80 per cent furlough contribution to private nurseries, has completely shocked settings throughout the country, says Liverpool nursery owner Sue Poole
Sue Poole
Sue Poole

As the chair of the Liverpool Region of the National Day Nurseries Association, the NDNA, I know that our CEO, Purnima Tanuku, is in frequent meetings with Government departments to try and secure funding in order that we can afford to remain open for critical workers’ children.

Settings are still trying to absorb this information and the impact it will have on the viability and ability to continue to care for children of key workers. When lockdown commenced, many settings were doing their utmost best to continue to pay full 100 per cent salaries until we are able to open again.

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