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One in 10 pre-school staff have tested positive for Covid-19

Nearly one in 10 nursery and pre-school staff have tested positive for Covid-19 in the ...

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One in six nurseries may not survive the winter, survey reveals

One in six nurseries and childminders could close by Christmas if their income doesn’t increase, ...

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IFS warns of ‘big financial problems’ for many childcare providers

Financial experts have warned that many childcare providers will face a tough time keeping their ...

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Early years system too disjointed, warns Commissioner

The early years system is disjointed and often failing to support disadvantaged children who need ...

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Digital support service for families with young children launches

Two free digital services for parents with young children have launched to help keep families active, engaged ...

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Third of nurseries in disadvantaged areas could close

A third of nurseries in the most disadvantaged areas could be forced to close their ...

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Childcare sector facing mass closures

Nurseries, pre-schools and childminders could have to close their doors without urgent government help, according ...

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Trade unions call for emergency bailout for childcare sector

The TUC has called for an emergency government bailout of the childcare industry, to help ...

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Less than half of parents plan to take up childcare places

Around four in 10 parents of under-fives are planning to take up their childcare places ...

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Councils call for extra support to help nurseries reopen

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on ministers to ensure early years providers are ...