The DfE has published new guidance on social distancing for childcare settings that are remaining open.

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families Vicky Ford MP releases additional guidance and writes an open letter to the early years and childcare sector

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced plans to support employers during the coronavirus crisis

Alliance members advice for contacting Law-Call helpline

Providers expected to partially close from Monday onwards, while still offering support for key staff and vulnerable children

Alliance asks major supermarkets to allow settings priority access to food

Alliance writes to Chancellor about lack of support for settings during coronavirus outbreak

Chancellor fails to acknowledge impact of virus on early years providers

DfE confirms that funding will still be paid during any closures related to the coronavirus outbreak

Move comes after Alliance call for a temporary halt to inspections

The Early Years Alliance has announced that it is cancelling its 2020 Annual Conference, due to be held on Friday 12 June, in light of the worsening coronavirus outbreak.

Childcare policy “lets down” disadvantaged families