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Updated furlough guidance gives flexibility for nurseries to rotate staff

Thursday, April 2, 2020

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Nursery workers that have been put on temporary leave by their employer during the coronavirus crisis can be furloughed more than once, according to updated guidance.

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

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

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Government funding for the 15 and 30 hours childcare offers will continue if early years settings have to close, or where children cannot attend due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Childcare providers among hundreds of firms not eligible for Government help

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has been inundated with emails from the self-employed and small companies, including childcare providers, that are missing out on Government support during the coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus: One in five childminders not eligible for Government help

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Friday, May 1, 2020

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Coronavirus: Families ‘teetering on the brink’ a month into lockdown

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

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Frontline staff are being overwhelmed by the needs of millions of frightened, vulnerable families, who a month into the lockdown are facing life on the breadline, warns children’s charity Action for Children.

Nurseries reveal impact of furlough changes

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

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Nurseries around the UK - both large chains and standalone providers - have voiced their concerns about staying open, following the change in official guidance as to how how much they can claim for staff on furlough.

Government slammed for failing to treat early years providers equally with schools

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

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The Government has been criticised failing to provide extra funding for PPE and cleaning for nurseries, despite pledging thousands of pounds to support schools with their extra operating costs during the crisis.

Call to make the youngest a priority in Government response to Covid-19

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Monday, June 8, 2020

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More than 70 children’s and mental health charities and organisations have written to the prime minister calling for the Government to invest in the well-being of babies and toddlers in Covid-19 recovery plans.

Coronavirus: Early years sector snubbed by Government in catch-up funding plan

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Friday, June 19, 2020

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Early years organisations have slammed their omission from sharing any of the £1bn funding package that schools will receive as part of a catch-up plan for children who have fallen behind from missing education in lockdown.

Lack of summer support as millions of parents are urged back to the office

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Monday, July 20, 2020

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Parents are being penalised by being asked to return to their offices without childcare, holiday activities or catch-up schemes in place to support them over the summer holidays, the Labour Party claims.

30-hour offer reopens in Wales this month

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

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Wales’ Childcare offer of 30 hours a week, which was suspended to new parents in April, will reopen for applications from mid-August.

Coronavirus: Toddlers from poorest families 'missing out' on outdoor space and books in lockdown

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

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Babies and toddlers from disadvantaged families spent less time outdoors and reading and playing with their parents during lockdown than their better-off peers, according to new research.

MPs call on Government to carry out 'meaningful review' of early years funding

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

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The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Childcare and Early Education has called on the Government to provide almost £3,000 per child to tackle underfunding.

SEND: Families can apply for share of £10m in coronavirus crisis home-learning fund

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

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Low-income families with children with special educational needs and disabilities can apply for emergency funding to help them buy equipment and resources to help them with home learning during the lockdown.

Coronavirus: After-school clubs on the brink of collapse

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

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Out-of-school clubs are facing closure and may never reopen, following new rules, confusing guidance and lack of support from Government.

Coronavirus: Parents of disabled children feel abandoned

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

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Parents of disabled children have been left without vital care and support during lockdown, a survey by the Disabled Children’s Partnership (DCP) has found.

Children's commissioner calls for overhaul of early years system in England

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Friday, July 17, 2020

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The children’ s commissioner for England has called for an emergency rescue package for nurseries to prevent thousands of closures as a result of Covid-19, and a complete overhaul of the early years system.

Coronavirus: Councils ignoring DfE guidance on funding nurseries and childminders at pre-Covid levels

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

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One in six local authorities in England are failing to follow Government guidance on early years funding intended to protect providers from the financial impact of coronavirus, an investigation by the Early Years Alliance has revealed.

Coronavirus: Eligibility extended for 30 hours and Tax-Free Childcare for the second time

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

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The Government has extended the eligibility for 30-hour childcare and Tax-Free Childcare to enable working parents to continue to use the schemes, even if the number of hours they work drops during the pandemic.

Coronavirus: Nurseries 'ignored' by Government in row over reopening schools

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Monday, January 4, 2021

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Nurseries and early years settings have criticised the Government for failing to include them in discussions with schools about whether it is safe for them to stay open, given the ongoing rise in cases of Covid-19.

Children’s mental health services need ‘rocket boost’ in funding

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Monday, February 1, 2021

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Children’s mental health services need a ‘rocket boost’ in funding if they are to support the one in six children in England who have a probable mental health condition – as well as those suffering the consequences of the pandemic, the Children’s Commissioner has warned.

Charities call on health secretary to end ‘baby blindspot’

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

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More than 60 members of the First 1001 Days Movement have today jointly written to the new health secretary Sajid Javid to highlight the impact of the pandemic on babies and their families.

MPs urge ministers to look at ways to provide 'greater security' to childcare sector

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

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Cross-party MPs are calling on the Government to commission a review into the funding and affordability of childcare, and how to provide greater security to the sector following the pandemic.

Coronavirus: Early years to benefit from renewed Sick Pay Rebate scheme

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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While the return of the sick pay scheme is good news for the sector, the business grants announced by the Chancellor yesterday (21 December) are prioritised for hospitality, culture and leisure.

UK watchdog to investigate parents' complaints against nurseries over fees

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

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Nurseries and childcare providers, along with holiday companies and wedding venues, are being investigated for failing to provide refunds.

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Updated furlough guidance gives flexibility for nurseries to rotate staff

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

Childcare providers among hundreds of firms not eligible for Government help

Coronavirus: One in five childminders not eligible for Government help

Coronavirus: Families ‘teetering on the brink’ a month into lockdown

Nurseries reveal impact of furlough changes

Government slammed for failing to treat early years providers equally with schools

Call to make the youngest a priority in Government response to Covid-19

Coronavirus: Early years sector snubbed by Government in catch-up funding plan

Lack of summer support as millions of parents are urged back to the office

30-hour offer reopens in Wales this month

Coronavirus: Toddlers from poorest families 'missing out' on outdoor space and books in lockdown

MPs call on Government to carry out 'meaningful review' of early years funding

SEND: Families can apply for share of £10m in coronavirus crisis home-learning fund

Coronavirus: After-school clubs on the brink of collapse

Coronavirus: Parents of disabled children feel abandoned

Children's commissioner calls for overhaul of early years system in England

Coronavirus: Councils ignoring DfE guidance on funding nurseries and childminders at pre-Covid levels

Coronavirus: Eligibility extended for 30 hours and Tax-Free Childcare for the second time

Coronavirus: Nurseries 'ignored' by Government in row over reopening schools

Children’s mental health services need ‘rocket boost’ in funding

Charities call on health secretary to end ‘baby blindspot’

MPs urge ministers to look at ways to provide 'greater security' to childcare sector

Coronavirus: Early years to benefit from renewed Sick Pay Rebate scheme

UK watchdog to investigate parents' complaints against nurseries over fees

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