Four in 10 providers close due to self-isolation
Early years providers face closures in ‘pingdemic’
What does “Freedom Day” mean for early years settings?
A legal guide to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in early years settings
Alliance calls for early years sectors to be included in self-isolation exemptions
Decision not to include early years in ‘critical sectors’ list questioned
New Lateral Flow Tests to be rolled out
Early years providers will be given the tests in next deliveries
“Contradictory ” early years guidance criticised
Confusion over changes to guidance as England moves to ‘Stage 4’ of roadmap
Pandemic has taken a toll on staff wellbeing
Early years practitioners report work-related stress in last year
Alliance criticises lack of clarity for early years as education bubbles are scrapped
Education secretary gives update on stage four of covid roadmap
EYFS disapplications due to end on 31 August
Changes will end by 31 August 2021 or sooner if government lifts restrictions sooner
Government responds to petition on childcare funding and affordability
Government says it is not “currently planning a review of the childcare system”
Petitions Committee launches childcare survey
Survey considers impact of Covid-19 on parents, one year on from original petition
Duchess of Cambridge launches Centre for Early Childhood
Duchess of Cambridge launches Centre for Early Childhood
New EYFS online service launches
DfE launches new service to support providers through the changes