Update on childcare reforms
The Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, has confirmed today that helping people access affordable childcare continues to be one of the government’s top priorities.
Childcare
How we are driving down the costs of childcare
The UK has some of the highest-quality childcare provision in the world with 96% of early years settings rated by Ofsted as good or outstanding, but it is also one of the biggest costs facing working families today. That’s why …
How we are working with the United Nations to protect children’s rights
Every five years, the United Nations (often known as the UN) asks us to report on our progress on how we are looking after the people and children we represent. These progress reports also give us the chance to showcase …
How do families arriving from Ukraine apply for a school place and childcare? / Як родинам, що приїжджають з України, подавати заяви на отримання місць у школі та допомоги з оплати послуг з догляду за дитиною?
This article is translated into Ukrainian below. Цю статтю перекладено українською мовою нижче. All children and young people arriving in England from Ukraine via the family route or the sponsorship route have the right to access education and childcare (for …
Living with Covid: the end of routine testing in schools, colleges and childcare settings
NOTE: This post was updated in July 2022 to ensure it reflects the most up to date guidance and information Since 1 April, routine testing has no longer been expected in education and children’s social care settings. This is part …
Childminders can continue to operate from home if someone in their house has tested positive for Covid
From 17 March childminders can continue to operate at home if someone in a childminder’s household has tested positive or has COVID-19 symptoms. Here we answer some of the questions you might have about the changes in the guidance. I …
How getting a booster will help protect education
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The new Omicron COVID-19 variant is spreading fast. Anyone who is unvaccinated or who hasn’t had their booster is at even greater risk from COVID-19 and more serious illness.
Childminders are now able to do twice-weekly asymptomatic testing from home. Here’s what you need to know
Childminders now have more options for accessing asymptomatic twice-weekly testing.
School closures, remote learning, critical workers, nurseries and more: your lockdown education questions answered
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This week the Prime Minister announced a national lockdown to help combat the spread of Covid-19. This is a guide to what it means for schools, colleges, early years settings and more.
Lockdown research emphasises importance of early years settings for disadvantaged children
A study by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), has shown that babies and toddlers from lower socio-economic backgrounds have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic due to having less access to books and outdoor space during lockdown.
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