Two thirds of nurseries in London are at risk of closure
More than half of childminders also at risk in next 12 months
Alliance calls for “real assurance” about next phase of roll-out after vaccine confusion
Disappointment for sector is “heart-breaking”
Early years sector seeks clarity on vaccination access
Sector bodies issue joint statement
Majority of early years staff deal with challenging emotional needs
New survey says most staff work with children with complex and challenging needs
FAQS: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and early years funding
We answer some of your key questions about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and early years funding.
Government offers asymptomatic tests for open sectors
Businesses with more than 50 employees can access tests
2,279 providers report cases of Covid-19 in week commencing 18 January
Number of settings reporting cases remains high
Early years sector calls for home testing kits in England
Calls for Westminster to follow Wales in offering tests to providers
Asda offers 5,000 nursery customers priority access to delivery slots
Supermarket offers priority access to “essential childcare services”
Ofsted pauses assurance inspections until 8 March
Assurance inspections will not begin again until at least 8 March
One in five early years workers considering leaving the sector
Pressure of Covid-19 and lack of support hits early years workers
Call for more transparency on childcare fee “top-ups”
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman calls for better oversight of charging practices