Funding will be “tightest” where there is most demand for childcare

Providers cannot use daily tests as alternative to self-isolation

PVIs given “priority access” to testing centres

Ofsted updates plans for early years inspections

Attendance at just 37% of pre-Covid rates

Vicky Ford suggested changes to census in Westminster Hall debate

Childminders will not be subject to visits from inspectors

Early years organisations join forces to call for improved safety for the sector

Minister fails to acknowledge that providers are open to all families, not just key workers

Early years providers asked to open as usual on Monday despite school closures

DfE outlines contingency framework