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Ofsted has 'paused' early years assurance visits until after the February half term
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Ofsted delays return to early years assurance visits and on-site school inspections

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The NEU and Unison say that early years settings should be closed in line with schools
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Unions call for nurseries to close to keep staff safe, and for emergency funding

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Covid-19 rapid test kits will be rolled out to early years settings PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Early years settings will be given rapid Covid-19 testing kits

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Boris Johnson speaking during the Downing Street coronavirus press conference on 7 January 2021
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PM defends decision to keep nurseries open

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Brighton and Hove Council has closed its nurseries in the face of rising cases of Covid-19
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Council defies Government and closes nurseries

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Nurseries, childminders and play provision remain open to all children in Wales under current lockdown rules
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Welsh nurseries to stay open for all children

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Early years settings in England remain open to all children
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Coronavirus: SAGE scientist - decision to keep nurseries open 'may be political'

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Early years settings in England remain open to all children
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Early years workers express fear and frustration over Government decision to keep nurseries open

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Coronavirus: Nurseries 'ignored' by Government in row over reopening schools

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Scottish nurseries and schools to stay closed, as Scotland enters lockdown at midnight

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Coronavirus: Warning nurseries could face shortage of qualified staff

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Sector organisations say the funding rates show 'a lack of respect' for the sector's hard work and dedication during the pandemic
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Early years settings condemn Government for 'miniscule' funding rise

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Most nurseries surveyed by Ofsted reported fewer children had returned after the national lockdown
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A third of nurseries fear closure - Ofsted

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Childcare Level 3 qualifications to be free from April

Policy & Politics
The national living wage will apply to all 23- and 24-year-olds for the first time from April 2021
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Sector questions minister’s claims on extra £44m and national living wage

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Ofsted is delaying reintroducing full inspections of early years settings until the summer term 2021
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Ofsted plans 'phased return' to inspections in summer 2021

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