Six months since lockdown: how we have supported you
On 23 March 2020, England entered a nationwide lockdown period in response to the coronavirus crisis. Six months on, we look back at how the Alliance has been working to support members in this difficult time…
Alliance writes to children and families minister about lack of tests for PVI providers
Alliance writes to minister about the lack of coronavirus test kits for PVI providers
Government supplies maintained nurseries with testing kits but not PVI providers
Testing kits supplied to schools and maintained nurseries
New Job Support Scheme announced
New Job Retention Scheme aims to protect “viable jobs”
Informal childcare exempt from local lockdown restrictions
Health secretary announces new policy on informal childcare
Coronavirus test shortage hits early years providers
Staff and childminders unable to access tests left unable to work
Early years providers face financial challenge after pandemic, IFS warns
A quarter of settings were at risk of deficit during lockdown
Government publishes new Development Matters guidance
New guidance ready for early for early adopter school this term
A quarter of small businesses say that childcare is key for reopening
New research from FSB says that schools, nurseries and childminders are key for safe reopening
“Generation of talent being lost” report warns
By Rachel Lawler Generations of talent are being lost through a lack of investment in the early years workforce, according to a new report from the Sutton Trust and the Centre for Research in Early Childhood. The report reviews recent developments in early years policy and offers a framework for action to improve social mobility. […]
Half of parents say the government has not done enough to support them during pandemic
A third of parents say lack of childcare has had a negative impact on their work
DfE promises £23m funding for maintained nursery schools
Funding will support “stability” in summer term 2021