Nottingham City Council have announced a cash boost of £90,000 to help support key workers with childcare during the Easter holidays.
The City Council said that it was supporting schools that have chosen to stay over during the Easter holidays for those children whose parents are on the frontline, however now further support has been put in place for pre-school childcare providers.
The full amount of early-education funding for two, three and four-year-olds has been paid to all providers for the summer term 2020.
This news will be welcomed by key workers who may have been worried about finding suitable childcare during the Easter break.
Early years providers will try and remain open for eligible children,but this may not be possible for all.
Councillor Neghat Khan, Portfolio Holder for Early Years, Education and Employment at Nottingham City Council, said: “I’d again like to thank children, staff, parents and carers for their help and support during this difficult time. We understand how concerning it is for everyone, but especially for those parents and carers currently on the front line helping and supporting the rest of us.”
She added: “this funding will hopefully prevent the closure of some early-years childcare and will allow critical workers to do their jobs, which will ultimately save lives.”
Parents are reminded where possible children should stay at home.
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