Party says that providers could close without support

Authority decision follows probe into childcare sector

New guidelines will see January 2020 census used for September 2020 funding

Labour leader calls on government to provide financial support for childcare

Anne Longfield calls for financial support

Party calls on government to prevent closures

Inspectors will conduct "visits" rather than full inspections

Chancellor unveils £30bn support package

DfE confirms that schools will be able to adopt reforms from September 2020

Early years providers will no longer need to keep children in small consistent groups

Coronavirus crisis puts additional strain on already stretched sector

New rules will see two metre distance replaced with "one metre plus"