Providers face £247m funding cut for spring term, according to new analysis
Figures revealed ahead of spring Budget
Early years sector will not be prioritised in vaccine roll out
JCVI rules out targeting people based on profession
Government outlines plans for easing lockdown
Wraparound childcare can restart from 8 March to enable parents or carers to work
Government confirms home testing rollout for PVI nurseries and pre-schools
Childminders not included in testing offer
Calls for education sector to be prioritised for vaccines
Alliance and other sector representatives call for educators to be included in next phases of roll out
Two thirds of nurseries in London are at risk of closure
More than half of childminders also at risk in next 12 months
Alliance calls for “real assurance” about next phase of roll-out after vaccine confusion
Disappointment for sector is “heart-breaking”
Early years sector seeks clarity on vaccination access
Sector bodies issue joint statement
Majority of early years staff deal with challenging emotional needs
New survey says most staff work with children with complex and challenging needs
2,279 providers report cases of Covid-19 in week commencing 18 January
Number of settings reporting cases remains high
Government offers asymptomatic tests for open sectors
Businesses with more than 50 employees can access tests
Early years sector calls for home testing kits in England
Calls for Westminster to follow Wales in offering tests to providers