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UK nursery market 'slower to recover' from pandemic than other EU countries

Sunday, December 13, 2020

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Countries whose governments subsidise a higher proportion of childcare than the UK are doing better boosting occupancy to pre-lockdown occupancy levels, a panel of experts heard this week.

Nursery group opens 24-hour centres for keyworkers in coronavirus crisis

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Monday, April 6, 2020

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Rosedene Nurseries, which operates 12 settings in the north east, has opened four 24-hour childcare centres for the children of designated key workers during the coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus guidance: a handy summary

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

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A raft of guidance has been produced since the country went into lockdown. Here is a handy summary of key guidance and dates, with links to further, official, information:

Coronavirus: Group of major providers calls for delayed school start for young children

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

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The Covid-19 response group, formed by more than 70 childcare groups and the sector membership organisations, has called on the Government to allow children to delay starting Reception until January or April 2021 and to stay at their early years settings instead.

Early years settings divided on readiness to reopen for more children

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

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With early years settings and schools expected to reopen to more children from 1 June, the sector is split between those who say they are ready and those who are worried that they cannot guarantee the safety of children and staff amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus: Nurseries not covered for 'notifiable diseases'

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

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The Government has today formally registered Covid-19 as a ‘notifiable disease’, but nurseries are still unlikely to be covered by insurance for closures.

Early years sector and parents divided on reopening settings

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Monday, June 1, 2020

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Nurseries and childminders in England are fighting to survive, as new research suggests that just over four in 10 parents of under-fives are planning to return today, with many providers also uncertain about when to reopen.

Consumer watchdog issues advice to nurseries over lockdown fees

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

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Early years providers could be breaking the law if they ask for parents to pay full fees when lockdown measures are in place, the regulator has warned.

Parents 'will be turned away' due to Level 3 staffing crisis

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

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While recruiting Level 3-qualified staff has been an issue for several years, settings have told Nursery World that the situation is now so dire they fear they will be forced to turn families away because of staff shortages.

Change to test and trace and self-isolation rules causes 'utter confusion' in nurseries

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

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Early years settings and schools have been thrown into confusion following the Government's change to the rules on tracking coronavirus cases and self-isolation, as the number of Covid-related absences among children and staff continues to rise.

Change to Covid rules on testing and isolation provokes mixed response among nurseries and childminders

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

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Early years settings have questioned the Government’s decision to scrap twice-weekly testing in early years settings and have raised concerns about plans to end self-isolation for positive Covid cases.

Thousands of new childminders at risk of closure without Government support

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

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Newly registered childminders around the country feel they are missing out on vital Government support for the self-employed, and fear their businesses will fold in the crisis.

Nursery group secures £1.6m loan to support business during pandemic

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Thursday, April 9, 2020

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Children 1st has secured a £1.6 million loan to support the business during the coronavirus crisis and keep nurseries open for key workers.

Government makes U-turn on nurseries' access to furlough cash

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Friday, April 17, 2020

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The Government has backtracked on the amount of financial support that early years providers can access from ‘free entitlement’ funding and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furloughing) in a move described as ‘a kick in the teeth’.

New project to track Covid-19 impact on early years sector

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

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The immediate and lasting impact of the coronavirus on the early years sector is being gauged by a new research project, launched today by About Early Years (Ceeda).

Global childcare report reveals market buoyancy

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

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The pandemic has raised the profile of the early years and childcare sector across the globe, leading to renewed interest from prospective investors and increased demand from competitors, Christie & Co’s report on the impact of Covid-19 on global markets has revealed.

Sharp rise in number of nurseries making a loss – survey

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

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More than eight in ten private, voluntary or independent nurseries in England are making a loss or only just breaking even, according to a survey by the National Day Nurseries Association.

Updated furlough guidance gives flexibility for nurseries to rotate staff

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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.

Childcare providers among hundreds of firms not eligible for Government help

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

| Nursery World

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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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.

Chancellor pledges 'unprecedented' economy support plan

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Friday, March 20, 2020

| Nursery World

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a range of measures to protect businesses and workers from economic effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

NDNA and EPI launch joint research project on early years workforce

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Friday, August 7, 2020

| Nursery World

The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has launched a year-long research project with the Education Policy Institute (EPI) to look at the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the early years workforce.

Sadiq Khan launches business support programme for London nurseries and childminders

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Friday, June 4, 2021

| Nursery World

The Mayor of London has launched a £150,000 fund to provide business support for the capital’s private and voluntary early years settings.

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

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

| Nursery World

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.

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UK nursery market 'slower to recover' from pandemic than other EU countries

Nursery group opens 24-hour centres for keyworkers in coronavirus crisis

Coronavirus guidance: a handy summary

Coronavirus: Group of major providers calls for delayed school start for young children

Early years settings divided on readiness to reopen for more children

Coronavirus: Nurseries not covered for 'notifiable diseases'

Early years sector and parents divided on reopening settings

Consumer watchdog issues advice to nurseries over lockdown fees

Parents 'will be turned away' due to Level 3 staffing crisis

Change to test and trace and self-isolation rules causes 'utter confusion' in nurseries

Change to Covid rules on testing and isolation provokes mixed response among nurseries and childminders

Thousands of new childminders at risk of closure without Government support

Nursery group secures £1.6m loan to support business during pandemic

Government makes U-turn on nurseries' access to furlough cash

New project to track Covid-19 impact on early years sector

Global childcare report reveals market buoyancy

Sharp rise in number of nurseries making a loss – survey

Updated furlough guidance gives flexibility for nurseries to rotate staff

Childcare providers among hundreds of firms not eligible for Government help

Coronavirus: One in five childminders not eligible for Government help

Nurseries reveal impact of furlough changes

Chancellor pledges 'unprecedented' economy support plan

NDNA and EPI launch joint research project on early years workforce

Sadiq Khan launches business support programme for London nurseries and childminders

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

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