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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

The next stage of priority vaccines has not yet been confirmed, Matt Hancock said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 January 2021

Nursery workers have ‘good case’ to be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine, says Hancock

Children's minister Vicky Ford said nurseries remain 'low risk'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 6 January 2021

Ministers defend keeping ‘low risk’ nurseries open

Children's home staff and nursery workers should be prioritised for the vaccine, sector leaders say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2021

Covid-19 vaccine: Prioritise staff working with vulnerable children, say sector leaders

Qualified workers play a crucial role in young children’s long-term attainment. Picture: Micromonkey/Adobe Stock

Analysis 5 January 2021

Upgrading early years degrees

Carey Oppenheim, early childhood lead, and Jordan Rehill, researcher, Nuffield Foundation

Analysis 5 January 2021

The changing needs of childhood

Settings have reported success in using technology to communicate with parents and are keen to continue. Picture: Valerii Honcharuk/Adobe Stock

Features 5 January 2021

Early years inspections during Covid

Boris Johnson announced a return to measures similar to those imposed last March. Picture: UK Parliament

News 5 January 2021

Coronavirus lockdown: Nurseries remain open despite fears over safety

Gavin Williamson has been criticised for ignoring early years providers "time and again". Picture: Parliament UK

News 4 January 2021

Early years ‘ignored’ in row over reopening schools

Balancing settings’ multiple needs is a complex task. Picture: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock

Opinion 1 January 2021

Letters to the Editor: Webinar for childcare providers

Many early years staff found new jobs while on furlough, a survey found. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 December 2020

Nurseries could face staffing shortages due to low attendance rates, research warns

Childcare workers have been heavily impacted by the pandemic, MPs say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 December 2020

MPs call for review into impact of Covid-19 on childcare workforce

Amanda Spielman: We want to return to our usual work in a measured, sensitive and practical way. Picture: Ofsted

News 15 December 2020

Covid-19 restrictions could set back children’s development by six months, Ofsted warns