There will be no lavish pots of extra funding pouring into the early years sector; childcare places could be hard to fill as parents lose jobs, and consequently nursery finances and staff jobs will be under pressure, too.
However, the demand for childcare may dip, but probably not beyond a certain level. And the secure place of early years education and childcare in Government policy and legislation gives some protection as well. Sectors such as construction will be hit far harder.
Even if consolidation is far more of a prospect than rapid expansion, there are plenty of challenges in the coming 12 months, including bedding in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and shining under the new early years inspection system.
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