Open nurseries and/or childminders
Look at nurseries and childminders independantly from schools in making a decision about when to reopen.
Why the contribution is important
Research has showsn that under 4s cannot transmit the virus to others. Additionally, under 4s are the children who demand the most input from parents in terms of childcare. Also, most nurseries and childminders are open during the holidays so a reopening date of August is not relevant to those settings.
The Scottish Government argues that Early Years education is crucial to the development of children. However, whilst schools may be providing work for children to do, this is not the case for nurseries. At this age social contact and play with others is key for children and they are all missing out.
Nurseries and childminders need to be considered independantly and reopened as soon as possible.
The Scottish Government argues that Early Years education is crucial to the development of children. However, whilst schools may be providing work for children to do, this is not the case for nurseries. At this age social contact and play with others is key for children and they are all missing out.
Nurseries and childminders need to be considered independantly and reopened as soon as possible.
by Isikaya on May 08, 2020 at 10:45AM
Posted by LMC May 08, 2020 at 11:22
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Posted by Lisa1202 May 08, 2020 at 14:38
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Posted by lmp123 May 09, 2020 at 06:15
We must also remember that home lives are particularly stressful in the best of family environments at this time and this too can have a detrimental long term effect on young children.
We must also think about workers and getting them back to work, nursery staff and childminders thrive on the great work that they do and they cannot work unless they are permitted to care for children.
Supporting Nurseries and Childminders back into working supports parents, families, young children and the workers themselves.
As part of a team that have been working throughout the pandemic caring for Key Workers children, the team of workers have felt more at risk in the supermarket than in the childcare environment where they are in control of the procedures.
Children need hugs and reassurance, they cannot social distance, however the basics of good hygiene practices implemented wherever possible and careful; planning of drop off and collection with the use of technology for sharing information with parents at this time, reduces risk. We will never eliminate risk. But we have to consider the future not just the here and now for our next generation.
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Posted by GeorgeVickers May 09, 2020 at 12:44
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