Government policy clarification effective from 13/05/20

May 13, 2020

Please note the following update on childminder policy, clarifying the Government’s confirmed position is now as below, and effective from today 13/5/20:

“The Government has amended its guidance to clarify that paid childcare can be provided to the children of one household in any circumstance. This would include nannies, for example, and childminders may also choose to provide childcare on this basis if not already providing care for vulnerable children and children of critical workers. This should enable more working parents to return to work. It is already the case that registered childminders and nurseries can look after key worker and vulnerable children.”