Coronavirus (COVID-19): early learning and childcare services

Updated: visitors are permitted in a broader range of circumstances and short local excursions for outdoor learning and day visits.

Updated version of flowchart added.

Updated version of warn and inform letter for parents added.

This version updates the wording on testing for close contacts aged under 5 to use the same wording as used on the NHS Inform Test and Protect website (under 'staying vigilant').

Added information on self-isolation changes, sample Warn and Inform letters, self-isolation flow chart and council contacts for co2 monitors.

Changes to reflect version 11.2 of guidance.

A number of changes throughout the document

Added a pdf version of the guidance for printing.

Addition of Warn and Inform information sheet.

Changes to numerous sections to reflect move beyond Level 0.

Added Guidance on reducing the risks from COVID-19 in early learning and childcare settings PDF

Updated to reflect the levels-based system.

Various pages updated to reflect the latest situation.

All pages updated to reflect latest position.

Added link to training animation on guidance page.

Added more information by topic section.

Some minor updates to the new section on asymptomatic testing.

Updated PDF attached and corresponding amendments carried out to web pages.

Various updates outlined in the Overview section

Various updates throughout. Updated PDF added.

Added questions and answers section.

Guidance updated to reflect change to self-isolation period from 14 days to 10 days.

New graphics added as attachment.

Updated to reflect protection levels approach.

Addition of FAQ section

The guidance in this update comes into effect from 10 August 2020.

First published.