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Exclusive video interview with Nancy Stewart - Project Lead Birth to 5 Matters
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS, 2021), the new statutory framework to be used from September 2021, introduces a new way of delivering the learning and development requirements for all early years providers in England. … read more
Changes to the EYFS 2021 Q&A
Is there a new EYFS? Yes, after a lengthy consultation, the final version of the EYFS 2021 was published by the Department for Education at the end of March. Read EYFS 2021 … read more
We're saying a big THANK YOU to key workers by giving away 50 restaurant meals including a babysitter to take care of the kids
It's time to say thank you to key workers for all their help during the pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global emergency unlike anything most of us have ever experienced before. … read more
Childminders in England can now order rapid lateral flow COVID-19 tests for home delivery
The Department of Health and Social Care have updated their guidance in relation to the list of people who are eligible to access regular rapid lateral flow COVID-19 tests to now include 'anyone who works in an occupation related to a childcare provider, school, nursery or college, and their household, childcare and support bubbles'. … read more
Early years workers and teachers will not get vaccine priority
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) have announced that vaccine priority based upon jobs would be "more complex" and could slow down the vaccination programme down. … read more
Parents, Childcare & Covid-19 FAQ
At Childcare.co.uk we are doing everything we can to help and support parents during the Covid-19 pandemic. … read more
Childcare Providers and Covid-19 FAQ
At Childcare.co.uk we are doing everything we can to help and support childcare providers during the Covid-19 pandemic. … read more
Reported coronavirus cases in early years settings continue to rise
In the week commencing 1st February 2021, there were 2824 reported notifications of Covid-19 from early years settings in England, the highest ever. … read more
Confusion over early years vaccine priority
There has been confusion over whether or not childminders and other early years workers might qualify for priority vaccines due to them apparently being classed as working in the 'social care' sector. … read more
DfE releases funding for trainees
Childminders and group early years settings who meet the criteria detailed in the link below can apply for £1000 funding towards the cost of offering a 6 month to 1 year traineeship to a young person aged 19-24 who already has a level 3 qualification and needs support to find the right job role. … read more
