Early years providers no longer have to report Covid-19 cases
Providers will no longer have to report cases to Ofsted or their childminder agency as of 21 February
Coronavirus – what you need to know
*This page was last updated on 21 February 2022*
Get coronavirus guidance and information for nurseries and the early years — includes links to government public health website and resources.
Government releases first ever physical activity guidance for disabled children
CMOs recommend 120 to 180 minutes of activity a week
Secretary of state for education writes to all education, children’s social care and childcare leaders
Nadhim Zahawi writes to education sector leaders
Record 4,752 Covid-19 cases reported by early years providers
Number of reported cases at early years settings hits new high
Duchess of Cambridge and Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood to visit Denmark
Centre to learn from Denmark’s work in the early years
Government reveals ‘levelling up’ white paper
Alliance criticises ‘absurd’ lack of early education commitments
Alliance voices concern over DfE funding clarification
Further details on funding announced at Spending Review raise alarm
13% of early years staff off work due to Covid-19
Pandemic still impacting staff levels
DfE publishes new guidance for January 22 census
Guidance is similar to January 2021
Ofsted withdraws and clarifies guidance on significant events and health changes
Ofsted accepts that guidance caused significant worry
Self-isolation in England to be cut to five full days, government confirms
Isolation can end at the start of day six after two negative lateral flow tests