Latest childcare and early years news

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Coronavirus guidance for nurseries and early years providers

See the latest guidance on coronavirus / COVID-19 for nurseries and early years settings on our dedicated page here, updated every day. 

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1140 hours roll-out to be delayed

31 March 2020

The Scottish Government announced last night (30 March) that they have suspended the statutory duty on local authorities to provide 1140 hours of early learning and childcare from August 2020. Read more     

New information published on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 

27 March 2020

The Government has published more detailed information on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for employers. Read more    

Latest update regarding Morton Michel insurance  

25 March 2020

NDNA is aware of a notification from Morton Michel on their insurance position as a result of the number of calls they have been receiving regarding Covea insurance cover due to COVID-19. Read more   

Minister thanks nurseries for their efforts

24 March 2020


Children’s Minister Vicky Ford has penned an open letter to the sector and new COVID-19 guidance has been published by the Department for Education (DfE). Read more    

Open letter from Early Years Minister to childcare providers 

Early Years Minister Vicky Ford has written an open letter to to all childcare settings in which she sets out more about the Government’s response to COVID19.

See the Welsh Government's Education Minister Kirsty Williams' statement to the sector here. 

See letter here   

Chancellor announces support for businesses to pay workers

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a range of support to businesses and employees affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. 

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Key workers list revealed 

20 March 2020


A list of key workers relating to nursery closures was released overnight. Read more                        

Update on Scotland School closures 

20 March 2020


Education Minister John Swinney has given a statement following Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement yesterday about expected school and nursery closures. Read more                       

All nurseries in England set to close 

18 March 2020


Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announced in the Commons that all nurseries in England will close from Monday 23 March. Read more                      

NDNA pushes for further support 

18 March 2020


Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a range of measures yesterday to support businesses through the Coronavirus pandemic. Read more                     

2020 Budget: Chancellor ignores business rates relief for nurseries 

11 March 2020


The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP has delivered his first budget but there was no sign of business rates relief for nursery businesses. Read more                    

COVID-19 Q&A session with Citation 

11 March 2020

NDNA and member partner Citation are hosting a live question and answer session webinar about staffing or health and safety regarding COVID-19 for NDNA members. Read more                   

Coronavirus insurance concerns: joint statement

04 March 2020

  
NDNA and insurance partner Pound Gates have put together a joint statement to clarify the situation regarding insurance in the event of a closure as a result of COVID-19. Read more                  

NDNA member of Commission on future of the early years workforce

04 March 2020

  
NDNA, along with a number of other early years organisations, has launched the Early Years Workforce Commission to review the workforce related challenges facing the sector and to develop comprehensive solutions. Read more                 

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