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Coronavirus: Educational gaps widen during lockdown

Monday, May 18, 2020

| Nursery World

School closures are increasing educational inequalities between the rich and poor, a report from the Institute of Fiscal Studies has revealed, as the debate about wider opening from 1 June continues.

A guide to…making videos

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Monday, May 18, 2020

| Nursery World

Don't be camera shy! Follow our essential guide to making videos and keeping in touch with children and families.

'It is unclear how the Government expects early years settings to open at all'

Opinion

Friday, May 15, 2020

| Nursery World

I do not envy the week that childminders have had, says Tulip Siddiq, on the Government's confusing guidance on their return to work dates

Doctors call for more funding for nurseries caring for key worker children

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

| Nursery World

Nurseries that are continuing to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic to support frontline workers need financial support now to keep sustainable, the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) and British Medical Association (BMA) have jointly stated.

'Absolute joke': Childminders on being told they can reopen with less than 24 hours' notice

News

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

| Nursery World

Childminders have reacted angrily to the last-minute change in Government policy that they can reopen to care for children of one household from today.

Childminders left confused by mixed messaging from Government over work return

News

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

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Thousands of childminders have been left confused by Government guidance, which seemingly states they should return to work tomorrow, but which is at odds with separate guidance published by the Department for Education.

DfE releases new guidance for early years settings and schools ahead of wider opening

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

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The Department for Education has published guidance for early years settings, following the prime minister’s confirmation in parliament yesterday that they should open to more children from 1 June.

Childcare providers and schools call for clarity on plans to re-open settings to more children

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Monday, May 11, 2020

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Guidance for early years settings and schools on how they will open for more children is expected later today, after the prime minister Boris Johnson confirmed that the Government wants to see children make a phased return to school from 1 June.

9 in 10 parents do not want children to go back to school as soon as lockdown ends

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Thursday, May 7, 2020

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Ninety per cent of parents do not want to see their children return to school immediately after the UK Government ends lockdown, according to a new survey.

Coronavirus: Alliance letter highlights gaps in financial support for childcare sector

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

| Nursery World

The Early Years Alliance has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak exposing flaws in coronavirus support schemes, which mean the sector is missing vital funding, and calling for 'urgent steps’ to safeguard 'tens of thousands' of nurseries and childminders.

One in four childcare providers fear permanent closure amid virus lockdown

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

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A quarter of early years settings are unlikely to be operating in 12 months’ time, as as the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic hits, a survey suggests.

Coronavirus: Teaching unions warn against premature reopening of schools

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

| Nursery World

Teaching unions have written to the Government urging them to exercise ‘significant caution’ when it comes to the reopening of schools.

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

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

| Nursery World

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.

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.

Coronavirus: One in five childminders not eligible for Government help

News

Friday, May 1, 2020

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

News

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.

Coronavirus: First figures show 65,000 children going to early years settings

News

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

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Around 65,000 children are currently attending early years settings, according to Department for Education research – about four per cent of the number who usually attend in term time.

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.

Thousands sign petition against Government cut to furlough funding for nurseries

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Monday, April 20, 2020

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Thousands of childcare providers and parents have signed a petition calling for the Government to reinstate full furlough funding, after a previous commitment to pay early years staff under the coronavirus job retention scheme was watered down on Friday evening.

Childcare providers among hundreds of firms not eligible for Government help

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

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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: Government funding 'a sticking plaster', say charities

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Thursday, April 9, 2020

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Charities, including those caring for vulnerable children, on the frontline of the coronavirus outbreak will share £750m from the Government, but have warned that it may not be enough to stop some from closing.

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

News

Thursday, April 9, 2020

| Nursery World

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

One nursery on how its #keepintouch campaign is supporting families

Opinion

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

| Nursery World

When life gives you lemons – which absolutely seems to be the case at the moment – make the most almighty lemonade you possibly can, says Beverley Taylor-Carson of Mother Goose Corner, on staying positive in the crisis

Thousands of new childminders at risk of closure without Government support

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

| Nursery World

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.

Bright Horizons launches website to help key worker parents find local childcare

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Monday, April 6, 2020

| Nursery World

Bright Horizons has launched a new emergency childcare website to help match key worker parents with early years providers that are staying open in their area during the coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus: Educational gaps widen during lockdown

A guide to…making videos

'It is unclear how the Government expects early years settings to open at all'

Doctors call for more funding for nurseries caring for key worker children

'Absolute joke': Childminders on being told they can reopen with less than 24 hours' notice

Childminders left confused by mixed messaging from Government over work return

DfE releases new guidance for early years settings and schools ahead of wider opening

Childcare providers and schools call for clarity on plans to re-open settings to more children

9 in 10 parents do not want children to go back to school as soon as lockdown ends

Coronavirus: Alliance letter highlights gaps in financial support for childcare sector

One in four childcare providers fear permanent closure amid virus lockdown

Coronavirus: Teaching unions warn against premature reopening of schools

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

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

Coronavirus: One in five childminders not eligible for Government help

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

Coronavirus: First figures show 65,000 children going to early years settings

Nurseries reveal impact of furlough changes

Thousands sign petition against Government cut to furlough funding for nurseries

Childcare providers among hundreds of firms not eligible for Government help

Coronavirus: Government funding 'a sticking plaster', say charities

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

One nursery on how its #keepintouch campaign is supporting families

Thousands of new childminders at risk of closure without Government support

Bright Horizons launches website to help key worker parents find local childcare

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