NationalWorld (a company who cover the whole of the UK) have undertaken data analysis on Early Years Education providers during the first six months of the pandemic

They have found a larger decline of providers in predominantly rural areas when compared to predominantly urban areas.

They are now looking to speak with people in rural areas who have been affected by such a closure: childminders or nursery providers who have experienced difficulties / had to close due to the pandemic as well as any parents affected by loss of a provider in their local area.

If this sounds like you, please do get in touch at [email protected]

*Please be aware there is a tight deadline on this call with an article due to be published this coming Friday so if possible please contact Sarah today (2nd June) or tomorrow (3rd June).