COVID-19 Guidance: Reopening Childcare and Early Years Settings

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, childcare settings were closed as a preventative measure to control the spread of the disease. This had a profound impact on children, families and childcare providers throughout the UK. However, recent government guidance has announced that childcare and early years settings will reopen. This guidance focuses on safeguarding the health and wellbeing of children, and how to protect their families and the staff who work in childcare settings. There are certain areas outlined in government guidance that you will need to consider to ensure your settings and staff are prepared for reopening.