Early years settings are not eligible for coronavirus-cost funding

Our phone lines will close temporarily between 2pm and 3.15pm on Friday 22 May.

Childminders will be able to open to children from one household

Rishi Sunak confirms extension to furlough scheme

New DfE guidelines set out expectations for welcoming back children

"Our plan to rebuild" document sets out guidelines for next phase

Update on lockdown measures does not give any clarity for early years sector

Letter to Treasury calls for support for the early years sector

DfE confirms that parents will still be able to claim 30 hours and Tax-Free Childcare offers

74% don’t think the government has provided enough support for the sector

Investigation follows complaints over cancellations and refunds

The guidance provides further detail on how providers should calculate their 'usual' income.