CMA is investigating childcare cancellation policies
Investigation follows complaints over cancellations and refunds
Early years practitioners to be offered free COVID-19 tests
All ‘essential workers’ and their households will be able to access coronavirus test
Updated DfE guidance says that local authorities can “move around” funding
Local authorities to move funding in “exceptional circumstances”
Alliance launches MP email campaign challenging job retention scheme U-turn
Providers asked to contact their MPs about Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
New data portal to track impact of coronavirus on early years sector
Ceeda launches real-time tracker to measure impact on providers
Wiltshire Council announces funding cuts
Alliance raises concerns after providers told of funding cut
Alliance thanks early years sector
A message from chief executive Neil Leitch
Tulip Siddiq reappointed shadow early years minister
Alliance welcomes shadow minister reappointment
DfE says that settings “do not require” PPE
Updated guidance says childcare practitioners do not need PPE
Government confirms furlough flexibility
Staff can be furloughed more than once for a minimum of three weeks
Managing menus in uncertain times – advice for nurseries and childminders
Information for early years settings – pre-schools, nurseries and childminders – struggling to access food during the coronavirus crisis
Chancellor announces support for self-employed
Self-employed people can claim up to £2,500 a month