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Early years sector hit by 'devastating' impact of Covid-19 crisis, Sutton Trust warns

3 mins read Early Years Coronavirus
A third of nurseries in the most disadvantaged areas could be forced to close due to the Covid-19 crisis leaving many young children unable to access early years education, latest research has warned.
Settings in more disadvantaged areas are worst affected, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock
Settings in more disadvantaged areas are worst affected, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

A coronavirus impact report, published by social mobility charity the Sutton Trust, says early years providers in deprived areas are more unsure of their future than those in more affluent ones.

The trust’s latest analysis of a poll by the Early Years Alliance of 6,300 early years providers, highlights the “devastating” effect of the pandemic with many settings facing permanent closure and, in turn, a long-lasting impact on children’s development.

In response to its findings, the trust is calling for the government to introduce an £88m rescue package to help alleviate crippling financial pressures on early years settings affected by the coronavirus crisis.

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