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Coronavirus: DfE tells local authorities to fund children temporarily absent from nurseries

Friday, January 15, 2021

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Children not currently attending an early years setting due to coronavirus, but that are registered with one, should be included in next week’s early years census, the Department for Education has confirmed.

Unions call for nurseries to close to keep staff safe, and for emergency funding

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

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The National Education Union and Unison are calling on the Government to close early years settings in line with schools, to protect staff and prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Marcus Rashford launches website to support children in food poverty this Christmas

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Monday, December 21, 2020

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Families who face food insecurity over the Christmas holidays can access local help from a new website launched by footballer Marcus Rashford, ahead of his documentary on Feeding Britain’s Children, to be aired on BBC1 tonight (21 December).

Out-of-school sector threatened with collapse

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

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A ‘worryingly high’ proportion of out-of-school providers are operating at a loss – and more than half of them expect to be closed within a year, a survey by the Out of School Alliance (OOSA) reveals.

One million children living in poverty ineligible for free school meals

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

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Over a million children in the UK who live below the poverty line are not eligible for free school meals, new analysis from the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has found.

Crowdfunder aims to provide thousands of deprived children with waterproofs and wellies

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

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A fundraising campaign hopes to tackle clothing poverty and enable primary school children to get outdoors more during the winter months of Covid.

Government performs u-turn over free school meals in holidays

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Monday, November 9, 2020

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Disadvantaged schoolchildren will receive free meals during the Christmas holidays, and under-fours will benefit from a top-up in vouchers for healthy food from April, the Government has announced.

Coronavirus: Chancellor extends furlough scheme until March

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

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The Chancellor has announced the extension of the furlough scheme until March 2021 to protect jobs and the economy.

Childcare During Covid-19 project seeks managers and practitioners

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

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A large-scale research project led by the University of Leeds is looking to speak to nursery managers and childcare practitioners to help understand the impact of the pandemic on the childcare sector in England and Wales and influence future policy.

Call to increase value of Healthy Start Vouchers

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

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More than 50 public health experts have signed a letter to the Chancellor and health secretary, calling for an increase in the value of the Healthy Start vouchers for low-income families.

Survey highlights funding crisis as nurseries and childminders fear closure by Christmas

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Friday, October 30, 2020

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One in six early years providers could close before Christmas, due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19, according to a survey by the Early Years Alliance.

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.

Government survey reveals half of nurseries and childminders fear closure

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

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Around half of England’s childcare providers told the Department for Education in the summer they would be unable to survive financially for another year, a survey on the impact of Covid-19 shows.

Coronavirus: TUC and IPPR call for emergency funding for childcare

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

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The social and economic importance of childcare should be recognised by the Government providing funding to support the struggling early years sector, a research paper published today states.

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: Government confirms extra funding to support adoptive families

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Friday, October 23, 2020

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The Government has confirmed £6.5 million was provided to local authorities and regional adoption agencies to help adoptive families facing greater stress during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Marcus Rashford launches petition to end child food poverty

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

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Marcus Rashford has launched an online petition urging the Government to commit to supporting vulnerable children as part of the #endchildfoodpoverty campaign.

Coronavirus: One in five schools report ‘significant’ absences due to Covid-19

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Monday, October 5, 2020

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One in five schools across England are experiencing 'significant' pupil absences, with almost as many having sent a whole bubble home, according to a survey of teachers.

Coronavirus: Children must be at the ‘forefront’ of Covid-19 planning

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

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Children ‘must be put at the heart of planning’ for future lockdowns, England’s Children’s Commissioner says.

Government reveals £1.7bn in underspend on Tax-Free Childcare

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Monday, September 28, 2020

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New data from the Treasury shows that there is £1.7 billion in unspent funding for Tax-Free Childcare from the last three years, which is intended to support parents with childcare costs.

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Coronavirus: DfE tells local authorities to fund children temporarily absent from nurseries

Unions call for nurseries to close to keep staff safe, and for emergency funding

Marcus Rashford launches website to support children in food poverty this Christmas

Out-of-school sector threatened with collapse

One million children living in poverty ineligible for free school meals

Crowdfunder aims to provide thousands of deprived children with waterproofs and wellies

Government performs u-turn over free school meals in holidays

Coronavirus: Chancellor extends furlough scheme until March

Childcare During Covid-19 project seeks managers and practitioners

Call to increase value of Healthy Start Vouchers

Survey highlights funding crisis as nurseries and childminders fear closure by Christmas

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

Government survey reveals half of nurseries and childminders fear closure

Coronavirus: TUC and IPPR call for emergency funding for childcare

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

Coronavirus: Government confirms extra funding to support adoptive families

Marcus Rashford launches petition to end child food poverty

Coronavirus: One in five schools report ‘significant’ absences due to Covid-19

Coronavirus: Children must be at the ‘forefront’ of Covid-19 planning

Government reveals £1.7bn in underspend on Tax-Free Childcare

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