Early Years Sector 2020-05-05
2020-05-05
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The early years sector has faced significant challenges due to government statements causing financial uncertainty.
Nurseries and childcare providers have struggled to stay open. The confusion over Department for Education statements on free entitlement and the furlough scheme caused many financial headaches. Last week, the First Secretary of State said at PMQs that if those providers were finding it too much to bear, the Government will look 'afresh' at what can be done. Can the Minister tell me when the Secretary of State will look afresh at what needs to be done?
The guidelines were first published on 26 March, and we will continue to work with the sector to provide clarity to ensure that it can access every single set of Government support available at this time.
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Details about when the Secretary of State will review childcare measures were not provided.
Did Not Specify A Timeline For Reviewing Support Measures
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