Suggestions that pupils may not return to school until next year are simply speculation and are not helpful to parents, schools or teachers. We have said that we are working to get all pupils back into classrooms in September.

Quarter of childcare providers say it's 'unlikely' they will still be operating in a year's time @EYAlliance

Today our blog answers some of the key questions parents and teachers have about plans for some pupils to return to schools, nurseries and colleges. https://t.co/WiqJ0YWWH8

https://t.co/idJ7b2MeTA

The government's guidelines for its "recovery strategy" have been published online. Here is the section for early years settings and schools https://t.co/cGwbsDcVTT

As confirmed by the Prime Minister this evening, we are asking education and childcare settings to prepare to open for more children from 1 June. We will publish further guidance setting out more information for early years, schools and colleges tomorrow.

So good 😂🦈💙👏

Thoughts? #earlyyear #preschool #covid19 #coronavirus https://t.co/9gxqu0ugaI

Let us know how you're keeping in touch with parents and children during the COVID-19 outbreak 🔃💛

Our partners, @FootprintsDN, have been posting amazing story time videos 📖🏡 This is a great way for children to see a familiar face & read along with their key workers! 💛 Try it for yourselves! #earlyyears #eyfs #nursery #homelearning

Parents and carers, including critical workers, will remain eligible for the government’s childcare offers if their income has changed due to #coronavirus. This will ensure no one is disadvantaged during the outbreak. Find out more: https://t.co/4HpEUUJQjy

Lovely idea 😍

⭐️👏😄

Some basic tips for keeping up-to-date with your parents and children 💛

A month on since nurseries were told to close to all but keyworker and vulnerable children, a nursery manager has revealed how running a nursery during the pandemic is “very surreal”.

We know that the #earlyyears sector, including our wonderful customers, are working hard to support home learning 🏠 We've seen some great examples of how staff are helping parents create meaningful learning experiences 📝 Here's a few reminders/ideas...

Everyone working in schools deserves a big thank you! 🙏 Which is why we’re supporting National #ThankaTeacher Day on 20th May ‍🏫 #HowWillYouSayThankYou? Send a free card to your special teachers or support staff 👇 https://t.co/BX3bz1YM50 @UKThankATeacher #ClapForCarers

⭐️

Loving all of your uploads on Learning Book. Keep them coming😍 @DartonPrimary @LearningBook1