A new report by the Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) highlights the negative impact of the pandemic on the physical health and wellbeing of children in the early years.
We reported in September that the Government had a Plan B in the event that the NHS was likely to come under unsustainable pressure (see Winter plan for managing Covid).
The Department for Education (DfE) has updated the Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak guidance following the emergence of the new Omicron variant.
With nine cases already found in the UK, the Government has decided to take immediate action to curb the spread of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant which was detected earlier this month in South Africa.
New research has highlighted the need for the urgent reform of the 30-hour funded childcare scheme to improve access to early education for disadvantaged children.
A new training programme has been launched to support adults and young people to gain the relevant skills and qualifications needed to work in the early years sector.