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Coronavirus: Children's minister sets out £4.4m fund to support children impacted by pandemic

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

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All those who have worked with children and young people throughout the pandemic are ‘amazing’ said children’s minister Vicky Ford as she outlined a multi-million pound package of support aimed at reaching ‘hidden’ children.

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.

Coronavirus: Arts and crafts and YouTube top resources during lockdown

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

| Nursery World

Arts and crafts have been rated as ‘the most engaging resources’ provided by nurseries during lockdown, a national survey of parents has revealed.

Many parents wish they could cancel Christmas

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Monday, November 30, 2020

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New research by Action for Children finds that one in six parents (17 per cent) would rather not celebrate the festive season this year due to the pandemic, rising higher for those on Universal Credit.

Coronavirus: Call for examples of how children’s play has changed during the pandemic

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Thursday, November 26, 2020

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Practitioners observing children’s play during the pandemic have a unique chance to contribute to an archive that will inform future generations about how children’s play experiences changed during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Coronavirus: Early years review considers benefits of digital support for new parents

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

| Nursery World

Digital and remote support can be 'vital’ for new parents struggling to get the help they need during the pandemic, MP Andrea Leadsom told Nursery World in an exclusive interview about the Government’s Early Years Healthy Development Review.

Coronavirus: Young children's mental health suffered in lockdown - study

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

| Nursery World

Mental health difficulties in primary school-aged children increased during the first national lockdown, the latest Co-SPACE study highlights.

Coronavirus: Helpline launched for BAME families

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

| Nursery World

A new support helpline for Black and Asian communities hit by Covid-19 has been launched by children’s charity Barnardo’s.

Babies in lockdown: ‘perfect storm’ caused by withdrawal of key services

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

| Nursery World

The pandemic has caused a ‘perfect storm’ where vital services and support for pregnant mothers and babies were withdrawn from many families at a time when they needed it most, according to the First 1001 Days Movement.

Coronavirus: Parents of sick babies unable to stay with them in hospital due to Covid rules

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

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More than one in seven parents were not able to be with their baby at all during their stay on a neonatal unit due to tough Covid-19 restrictions, a charity that supports premature and sick babies has found.

Ofsted: Children's learning and development regressed in lockdown

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

| Nursery World

Some early years children were back in nappies and using dummies following their return to settings after lockdown, according to a survey by Ofsted of the impact of Covid-19 on nurseries and childminders

Ofsted chief highlights ‘Covid pressure cooker’ on vulnerable families

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Friday, November 6, 2020

| Nursery World

Chief inspector Amanda Spielman has issued a stark warning about the risks to vulnerable babies during Covid-19.

Coronavirus: Most out-of-school clubs can stay open in lockdown

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Friday, November 6, 2020

| Nursery World

The Out of School Alliance has published a summary of new guidelines for breakfast and after-school clubs, most of which will be able to continue to operate during England's four-week lockdown.

Coronavirus: Chancellor extends furlough scheme until March

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

| Nursery World

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

No limit on informal childcare bubble size during second lockdown

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

| Nursery World

There will be no limit to the number of children and adults in informal childcare bubbles for children under 13, under lockdown rules in England that come into force today.

Survey to look at impact of furlough on childcare providers

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

| Nursery World

The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) and the Education Policy Institute (EPI) are launching the second survey in their year-long research project, looking at the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the early years workforce.

Coronavirus: DfE publishes guidance for education and childcare settings ahead of second lockdown

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

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The Department for Education has published guidance for education and childcare settings ahead of the new national lockdown in England, which comes into force tomorrow.

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

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Friday, October 30, 2020

| Nursery World

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.

#StandUpForEarlyYears: Nurseries 'do their bit' and join Marcus Rashford campaign against holiday hunger

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

| Nursery World

Nurseries and pre-schools have been providing lunch parcels to children and delivering meals to foodbanks during half term, as public pressure mounts on the Government over its decision not to extend free school meals during the holidays.

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

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

| Nursery World

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

| Nursery World

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

| Nursery World

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

| Nursery World

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

| Nursery World

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.

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Coronavirus: Children's minister sets out £4.4m fund to support children impacted by pandemic

Out-of-school sector threatened with collapse

One million children living in poverty ineligible for free school meals

Coronavirus: Arts and crafts and YouTube top resources during lockdown

Many parents wish they could cancel Christmas

Coronavirus: Call for examples of how children’s play has changed during the pandemic

Coronavirus: Early years review considers benefits of digital support for new parents

Coronavirus: Young children's mental health suffered in lockdown - study

Coronavirus: Helpline launched for BAME families

Babies in lockdown: ‘perfect storm’ caused by withdrawal of key services

Coronavirus: Parents of sick babies unable to stay with them in hospital due to Covid rules

Ofsted: Children's learning and development regressed in lockdown

Ofsted chief highlights ‘Covid pressure cooker’ on vulnerable families

Coronavirus: Most out-of-school clubs can stay open in lockdown

Coronavirus: Chancellor extends furlough scheme until March

No limit on informal childcare bubble size during second lockdown

Survey to look at impact of furlough on childcare providers

Coronavirus: DfE publishes guidance for education and childcare settings ahead of second lockdown

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

#StandUpForEarlyYears: Nurseries 'do their bit' and join Marcus Rashford campaign against holiday hunger

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

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