A survey of around 4,450 parents by the Early Years Alliance found that just 45 per cent are planning to take up their child’s place, while 42 per cent are not and 13 per cent are undecided.
The most commonly cited reason for parents not taking up their place was the concern that it was unsafe for their child, wider family and/or staff.
Last month, the government gave settings the green light to reopen from 1 June after it said its five tests for emerging from the lockdown had been met, but the survey findings suggest parents don’t trust the message from ministers.
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