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Preparing for a Covid-19 local lockdown

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Aug 6, 2020
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Best practice

Local lockdowns in Leicester, Greater Manchester and Lancashire remind us the virus is still a clear and present danger and that the government will impose local restrictions quickly where the evidence shows it to be necessary. Includes references to updated government guidance on 28 August.Read more

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How best to organise settling-in sessions during the Covid-19 outbreak?

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Jul 14, 2020
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Best practice

Most providers will agree there is usually a two- to four-week settling-in period. But how do we do this during the ongoing pandemic, when we need to socially distance and keep everyone safe? Richard Knight has these tips...Read more

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Conducting visits to settings during the Coronavirus outbreak

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Jun 28, 2020
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Best practice

How can settings welcome and connect with prospective parents in these times of social distancing and strict guidance? Richard Knight has some tips.Read more

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Old London Road Pre-school launches lockdown song for families

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Jun 11, 2020
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Activities

‘Can we do it again, Mum?’ song raises funds for pre-school and local charitiesRead more

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We're proud of you and we're with you — a message to the sector from Neil Leitch

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May 27, 2020
Category: 
Opinion

We at the Â黨ӰÊÓknow how hard you are all working – whether that be efforts to reopen your settings safely to your families, or to continue supporting them in other ways while you remain closed – and we are so proud to represent such a committed, passionate and dedicated sector.Read more

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