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Some early years providers have been offered testing through their local authority. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2021

Providers renew calls for Covid-19 testing in all early years settings

Purnima Tanuku has called for funding to be ringfenced. Picture: NDNA

News 2 February 2021

Local authorities report £55m underspend on childcare places in lead up to pandemic

Familes in Leicestershire were charged a 'top-up fee' for so-called free places. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 January 2021

'Free must mean free' when it comes to childcare, ombudsman says

Many early years workers have had to take time off, according to the EYA. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 January 2021

Early years workers struggle to access school places

Teenage volunteers from charity Aik Saath – Together As One lend their support in the fight against the virus at a vaccination centre

Analysis 26 January 2021

Lockdown response: how services deliver vital support for children

Team-based games and activities can support social and emotional development. Picture: Andrey Kuzmin/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 January 2021

Support child self-regulation

Many parents are keeping children at home due to the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 January 2021

Contingency measures for free childcare funding ‘risks providers going bust’

Government guidance states PVI workers will be tested as part of the community programme. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 January 2021

Early years leaders hit out at contradictory government advice on home testing

Some services for babies stopped completely during the first lockdown, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2021

Babies ‘overlooked’ during Covid-19 response, First 1,001 Days Movement says

Julie Hyde: The sector is under enormous strain and pressure. Picture: CACHE

News 18 January 2021

One in three early years staff 'considering leaving the sector'

Early years leaders have called for fair testing for all staff. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 January 2021

PVI childcare workers excluded from home Covid testing programme

Gavin Williamson was quizzed over the impact of a third lockdown on children. Picture: Parliament TV

News 13 January 2021

Five key things Gavin Williamson told the education select committee

Critical workers have been asked to work from home where possible to avoid overcrowding schools. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 January 2021

Key workers advised to keep children at home ‘if they can’ in latest DfE U-turn

Tulip Siddiq has written to Vicky Ford expressing concern for vulnerable children. Picture: Parliament UK

News 11 January 2021

Labour calls for clarity on support for most vulnerable children during lockdown

Nursery providers have called for evidence that settings are safe. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 January 2021

Early years leaders campaign for increased protection to open during lockdown