The planned temporary changes are included in updated Department for Education Covid-19 early years guidance.
All proposed changes to the EYFS require emergency legislation, so are subject to parliamentary agreement.
Further guidance is due to be issued before the end of April subject to parliamentary agreement of the relevant legislation. Until then, the current EYFS continues to apply.
The DfE said it is monitoring the availability of provision, including for NHS staff closely. If critical workers do not have access to their usual childcare place, they should contact their local authority to arrange an alternative.
The guidance also urges childcare settings to be reasonable and balanced in their approach to parents’ fees, given the great uncertainty they will also be facing.
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