Early years settings to reopen on 1 June, Prime Minister confirms
PM says that five tests have been met and reopening will go ahead
DfE releases EYFS guidance for 1 June reopening
Planning Guide for early years setings shared
Government criticised over PPE supply for sector
Alliance calls for clarity over guidance on PPE for early years providers
Alliance calls for financial support for sector ahead of 1 June reopening
Early years settings are not eligible for coronavirus-cost funding
Childminders to partially open from 13 May onwards
Childminders will be able to open to children from one household
Chancellor extends Job Retention Scheme until end of October
Rishi Sunak confirms extension to furlough scheme
Government asks providers to open to all children on 1 June
New DfE guidelines set out expectations for welcoming back children
Government shares plans for “phased return for early years settings”
“Our plan to rebuild” document sets out guidelines for next phase
Prime Minister fails to mention early years in “reopening” plans
Update on lockdown measures does not give any clarity for early years sector
Alliance raises concerns over support grants and self-employed income support schemes
Letter to Treasury calls for support for the early years sector
Parents will not lose access to childcare offers during coronavirus outbreak
DfE confirms that parents will still be able to claim 30 hours and Tax-Free Childcare offers
A quarter of childcare providers fear closure within a year
74% don’t think the government has provided enough support for the sector