The effects of the coronavirus or Covid-19 pandemic on the childcare sector are potentially far-reaching and extremely serious, as the health of families, staff and whole businesses is at risk.
We have already published online stories about the lack of insurance cover for nurseries if they are forced to close by government action or staff absence.
Yesterday’s Budget brought further concerns as the 12-month business rates holiday for small retail, leisure and hospitality companies was not extended to nurseries.
The Chancellor later explained that he was trying to protect businesses on the ‘consumption side’ to make sure they didn’t fail, and had therefore excluded nurseries.
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