Wiltshire Council announces funding cuts
Alliance raises concerns after providers told of funding cut
Tulip Siddiq reappointed shadow early years minister
Alliance welcomes shadow minister reappointment
Alliance thanks early years sector
A message from chief executive Neil Leitch
DfE says that settings “do not require” PPE
Updated guidance says childcare practitioners do not need PPE
Government confirms furlough flexibility
Staff can be furloughed more than once for a minimum of three weeks
Chancellor announces support for self-employed
Self-employed people can claim up to £2,500 a month
Alliance National Centre closes
National Centre closes but services continue remotely
DfE releases guidance on social distancing in childcare settings
The DfE has published new guidance on social distancing for childcare settings that are remaining open.
DfE releases guidance for coronavirus early years and childcare closures
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families Vicky Ford MP releases additional guidance and writes an open letter to the early years and childcare sector
Government will pay up to 80% of wages during coronavirus crisis
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced plans to support employers during the coronavirus crisis
Note for members contacting Law-Call helpline
Alliance members advice for contacting Law-Call helpline
Childcare settings and schools to ‘partially’ close
Providers expected to partially close from Monday onwards, while still offering support for key staff and vulnerable children