Nursery World - Ofsted: Children's learning and development regressed in lockdown

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

Almost all early years providers surveyed said that children's learning and development was affected by lockdown

Many children have left early years settings since the first lockdown and those that have returned have experienced a significant impact on their learning and development, the survey of more than 200 early years providers found.

Almost all of those questioned said that the first national lockdown had impacted on children’s learning and development, and they were particularly concerned about children’s personal, social and emotional development

Some children have returned less confident and more anxious, and in some case have become less independent.

However, providers reported that children who continued to attend their setting or who were well supported at home had made good progress in their learning.

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