From 8 March, parents and carers have been able to access out of school settings for ‘certain essential purposes’, such as to allow them to work, search for work, or undertake education.
During this time, providers were expected to keep children in small consistent groups, of no more than 15, where possible, indoors and out.
But in the latest change to the guidance, Protective measures for holiday and after-school clubs during the coronavirus outbreak, updated on 7 April, the DfE has confirmed that indoor and outdoor provision is open to all children from 12 April, without restrictions on the purpose for which they may attend. This also applied to providers operating during the Easter holidays, starting from 29 March.
However, provision must be offered as follows:
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