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Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 21 July

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Early years funding allocations for the autumn term will be based on census data from January, the government has said.
Limits on class sizes in nurseries will be lifted on 20 July. Picture: Adobe Stock
Limits on class sizes in nurseries will be lifted on 20 July. Picture: Adobe Stock

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Changes to early years funding

Funding allocations for early years providers will be based on census data from January this year as opposed to data for 2021, the government has said.

The change in protocol comes due to a drop in numbers of children attending settings due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sector leaders have welcomed the announcement but say it will not solve a funding crisis faced by providers.

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