Ofsted receives 3,697 reports of Covid-19 in early years settings in the week before Christmas 2021

Those that feel unable to go ahead with planned inspections can request a deferral

Those with symptoms should still take a PCR test

Children under five can leave self-isolation after negative lateral flows

2022 New Year Honours award for Alliance chief executive

Additional LA business grant funding and Statutory Sick Pay Rebate reintroduced

Update means under-fives who live in the same household as someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 should take a PCR test

New guidance suggest children under five do not need to isolate

2,707 providers report positive cases of Covid-19, up from 1,960 the week before

Tulip Siddiq promoted into Treasury team

Shadow cabinet reshuffle sees Kate Green leave education role

New survey reveals that that parents spend an average of £7,207 on childcare a year