Just 45% of parents plan to take up place as providers reopen
Alliance survey shows that 70% of providers expect to operate at a loss
Chancellor announces changes to Job Retention Scheme
Support for self-employed workers also extended
Early years settings to reopen on 1 June, Prime Minister confirms
PM says that five tests have been met and reopening will go ahead
Coronavirus testing extended to children under five
Health secretary confirms expansion of scheme
DfE releases EYFS guidance for 1 June reopening
Planning Guide for early years setings shared
Government criticised over PPE supply for sector
Alliance calls for clarity over guidance on PPE for early years providers
What will you do on 1 June? Take our survey and tell us
Alliance launches two short surveys to see where providers and parents stand on whether to re-open their setting/take up their childcare place on 1 June.
Alliance calls for financial support for sector ahead of 1 June reopening
Early years settings are not eligible for coronavirus-cost funding
Alliance service update
Our phone lines will close temporarily between 2pm and 3.15pm on Friday 22 May.
Childminders to partially open from 13 May onwards
Childminders will be able to open to children from one household
Chancellor extends Job Retention Scheme until end of October
Rishi Sunak confirms extension to furlough scheme
Government asks providers to open to all children on 1 June
New DfE guidelines set out expectations for welcoming back children