CYP Now - Coronavirus daily round-up: Tuesday 19 May

Early years leaders have criticised the government after providers were missed out of plans for emergency funding offered to schools to cover the cost of the coronavirus pandemic.

Childcare providers have not been offered emergency funding by government, sector leaders say. Picture: Adobe Stock

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Childcare providers criticise lack of government support

Early years leaders have hit out over a lack of financial support for providers preparing to reopen on 1 June.

The backlash comes after the government pledged between £25,000 and £75,000 for schools to cover the cost of the pandemic but did not offer the same to nurseries.

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