New #ProtectEarlyYears campaign launches
Early years organisations join forces to call for improved safety for the sector
Michael Gove says early years providers remain open to “support key workers”
Minister fails to acknowledge that providers are open to all families, not just key workers
Alliance writes to Gavin Williamson over “appalling” exclusion of early years from schools reopening discussions
Early years providers asked to open as usual on Monday despite school closures
Early years providers asked to remain open, despite some school closures
DfE outlines contingency framework
Coronavirus rules for families over the holiday
A reminder for early years providers ahead of the festive break
Early years funding rates for next term confirmed
Most providers will get just 6p more per hour
DfE fails to extend funding support to the spring term
From 2021, providers will no longer be paid at pre-pandemic levels
Practitioners asked for feedback on EYFS guidance
Early Years Coalition consults sector on Birth to 5 Matters
Mass testing offered to schools and colleges in new year
Early years settings left out of mass testing plans
Ofsted briefing reveals pressures on early years providers
Fewer children return to settings than previously thought
Calls for extended support for early years providers
Lower percentage of children have returned to early years setting than previously thought
Graduates have positive impact on learning outcomes, EPI says
Positive impact of graduate practitioner in early years lasts until a child is six