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Rule on childcare ‘bubbles’ to be relaxed

Thursday, July 2, 2020

From 20 July the Government is removing the requirement for settings to keep children in small, consistent groups and has issued a ‘system of controls’ to support safety.

Children with SEND face an ongoing lack of support

Thursday, July 2, 2020

As the Government records an increase in the number of children with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans, there are growing concerns about the lack of SEND provision resulting from coronavirus.

Government publishes 'early adopter' version of EYFS including changes to assessment

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Despite the challenges posed by Covid-19 the Government is pressing ahead with its plans for early adopter schools to introduce a reformed Early Years Foundation Stage before its mandatory introduction in September 2021.

Coronavirus: A third of providers in disadvantaged areas face closure

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Childcare settings in deprived areas are the most vulnerable to closure next year while the majority of all providers expect to be operating at a loss, says The Sutton Trust.