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Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus outbreak (Updated 24th April)
Master guidance on the role of the early years sector under the Coronavirus Act 2020 which became law on 25th March. Sets out responsibilities of the sector including which children settings are expected to stay open for (vulnerable children and children of key workers) plus has links to information on funding, EYFS changes, food, changes to Ofsted's operations and information for childminders.
Early years foundation stage: coronavirus disapplications (24th April)
More detail on the temporary changes to the EYFS which came into force on 24 April 2020 and will last throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. These affect:
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