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Early years settings should only be open for children of key workers and vulnerable children
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Coronavirus: Plea for nurseries and schools to limit places as settings close

Coronavirus
PACEY has launched a survey for childcare providers examining the impact of forced closure
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Coronavirus: PACEY urges Government to step up support for childminders

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Sarah Steel, MD of Old Station Nursery
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Large nursery groups join forces to meet coronavirus challenges

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The petition calling for emergency funding for nurseries if they have to close
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Coronavirus: Providers back petition for emergency funding to save parents paying fees

Coronavirus
Lucy Powell (red jacket) has written to the Education Secretary about the threat of mass nursery closures
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Early years settings face 'unprecedented threat'

Coronavirus
All registered early years settings are expected to follow Government guidance as to whether to stay open or close during the coronavirus crisis
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DfE confirms guidance on closures applies to all registered providers

Coronavirus
Nurseries and schools will be expected to stay open to provide care for the children of key workers, and vulnerable children
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Nurseries expected to stay open for key workers from Monday

Coronavirus
June O'Sullivan: '[Nurseries] need to make some really tough decisions to survive'
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From Cinderella to the 4th Emergency Service 

Policy & Politics
A practitioner at Tops Winchester has developed arts and crafts bags for children in self-isolation
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Nursery group pledges to stay open for NHS staff

Coronavirus
Children can play together, but social distancing applies to children, as well as adults
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Chancellor pledges 'unprecedented' economy support plan

Coronavirus
All nurseries in England will be exempt from business rates for 12 months from 1 April 2020
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Nurseries to be exempt from business rates, as Government brings in powers to close or keep them open

Policy & Politics
The mum and baby group in Milton Keynes, which will hold virtual sessions from next week
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Toddler groups set up virtual meet-ups during coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus
Families on free school meals will be sent vouchers to use in supermarkets and food shops
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Coronavirus: Families on free school meals will be sent vouchers during school closures

Policy & Politics
Child Poverty Action Group is concerned that families won't be able to afford healthy food if they can't work due to the coronavirus
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Charity calls for more help for families during the coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus
Nurseries are warning the Government that without specific support, such as exemption from business rates, they will not be able to stay open to help families during the coronavirus crisis
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Childcare sector slams Government for 'ignoring' them in coronavirus crisis

Provision
Early years settings want clarification about what Government help will be available to them
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Coronavirus: Nurseries and childminders call for more support to ensure survival of settings

Coronavirus

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