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Additional actions for childminders during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

What childminders should do when someone they live with has COVID-19 symptoms, tested positive, or is self-isolating as a close contact.

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From:
Department for Education
Published:
12 January 2022
Last updated:
24 February 2022
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  1. We’ve updated the guidance to reflect new public health guidance on tracing close contacts, isolation and when someone has symptoms or a positive test.

  2. Converted the guidance to HTML for accessibility.

  3. First published.

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Applies to England

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Additional actions for childminders during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

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This guidance is for all childminders registered with Ofsted or a childminding agency. It is an addition to Actions for early years and childcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It contains information on childminding when:

  • someone you live with is self-isolating because they have symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive or are a close contact
  • you cannot childmind at your home and the alternative options you may wish to consider

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