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

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

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The pandemic has caused a ‘perfect storm’ where vital services and support for pregnant mothers and babies were withdrawn from many families at a time when they needed it most, according to the First 1001 Days Movement.

Scottish nurseries set to reopen in three weeks

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

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Nurseries in Scotland are set to reopen on 22 February and ‘at home’ Covid testing will be offered to all maintained sector childcare workers twice a week and then extended to the PVI sector ‘in the weeks’ ahead, Scotland’s First Minister announced yesterday.

Children's commissioner Anne Longfield takes ministers to task in final speech

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

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‘The Prime Minister’s promise to “level up” is just a slogan unless it focuses on children,’ challenged Children’s Commissioner for England Anne Longfield in her outgoing speech today [Wednesday].

Early years sector unites to give thumbs up for early years

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

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Nurseries, pre-schools and childminders around the country have joined forces to celebrate the work of the early years workforce during the pandemic.

Wraparound care sector warns that demand could outstrip supply in months to come

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

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Wraparound care providers have welcomed the news that they can reopen for bubbles of 15 on 8 March, but warn that the future of the sector remains uncertain unless financial support is given

Out-of-school clubs open for all children from 12 April

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

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Out-of-school clubs will be open to all children from 12 April but bubbles of up to 15 remain for indoor provision, the latest guidance from the Department of Education sets out.

Coronavirus: Guide to re-opening support services for new and expectant parents

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

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A new guide to re-starting support services for expectant and new parents during Covid-19 has been launched by a network of organisations and charities supporting early parenting.

Settings seeking coronavirus advice

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Monday, March 16, 2020

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As the Covid-19 outbreak is a developing situation, this story reflects the position as of midday, 12 March.

Childminders banned from drop-offs at schools

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

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Reports that some schools and nurseries are banning childminders from dropping off and collecting children from their premises has led to a petition calling on the Government to clarify the issue.

Coronavirus: Plea for nurseries and schools to limit places as settings close

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Monday, March 23, 2020

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Early years settings and schools have closed today and are only open for the families of key workers and vulnerable children.

Coronavirus: Warning that 250,000 childcare places could be lost

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

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According to childcare.co.uk, nearly a sixth of providers could close permanently as a result of the pandemic.

Parents will not lose 30-hour or Tax-Free Childcare eligibility during Covid-19 outbreak

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

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Parents will not lose their eligibility for 30-hour childcare or Tax-Free childcare during the summer term, if their income has dropped due to the coronavirus, the Department for Education has confirmed.

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.

Urgent call for local councils to be given funding to support summer holiday provision

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

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Teachers are calling on the Government to urgently fund Local Authorities (LAs) to co-ordinate Summer holiday schemes for children and young people in their communities.

Coronavirus: MPs call for emergency funding for childcare sector

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Monday, July 6, 2020

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MPs have called on the Government to conduct an urgent review into childcare funding, and commit to emergency funding for the sector, in a report which highlights 'the serious and unprecedented impact' of coronavirus on new parents and children.