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Micheal Gove told local authorities and schools to 'know their responsibilities'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 18 May 2020

Poorer pupils 'worst affected' by school closures, study warns, amid row over reopening

Blogs 15 May 2020

Pause to learn

Schools could open and close at different times if further lockdown measured are imposed, experts have warned

News 14 May 2020

Local Government Association: Give councils power to close schools and nurseries with new Covid-19 cases

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the furlough scheme. Picture: Parliament UK

News 13 May 2020

UK furlough scheme: Early years sector welcomes extension

Some children will return to school on 1 June. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 May 2020

Covid-19 recovery plan: What does it mean for schools and childcare settings?

Boris Johnson announced some pupils could return from 1 June. Picture: Boris Johnson/Twitter

News 11 May 2020

School reopening plan generates 'fear' among education leaders

Almost half of providers say they will be forced to make staff redundant. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 May 2020

Childcare sector on 'brink of collapse' as quarter of providers fear closure

Familes have been enjoying regular sessions usually held at children's centres from home. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 May 2020

The children's centres supporting families online during Covid-19 crisis

Blogs 4 May 2020

Recovery will not be like flicking a light switch

Blogs 4 May 2020

Stepping up to prepare for a return to the 'new normal'

Callum, aged five, (pictured with sister Daniella) is one of the winners. Picture: AVUK

News 4 May 2020

Deaf children win chance to highlight literacy skills

More than half of UK adults have reported an increase in anxiety. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2020

Key findings from the latest ONS data on impact of Covid-19

Early years leaders say providers are between "a rock and a hard place". Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 April 2020

Childcare leaders criticise inclusion of nurseries in consumer watchdog probe

Gavin Williamson answers questions from the education select committee over videolink. Picture: Parliament TV

News 29 April 2020

Five key points Gavin Williamson told the education select committee

Just 26 per cent of settings remain open, DfE figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 April 2020

Councils can switch early years funding between settings, new DfE guidance states