News: Coronavirus information and advice
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak the Cwlwm partnership will be keeping the early years sector up-to-date with the latest information about the situation in Wales and the UK following guidance guidance for the public on the risk from Coronavirus on the government’s website.
Please keep checking this post for updates, as well as our Facebook and Twitter pages.
7th October 2021 - Change in COVID-19 testing for the under 5's
On Monday 5 October, the Minister of Education and the Welsh Language announced that it is no longer recommended that children under the age of 5 years old take COVID-19 tests without symptoms.
Where children under 5 do have symptoms tests are not routinely recommended unless directed to do so by a doctor or if parents believe a test is absolutely necessary and in the best interests of the child.
This announcement and details of testing changes for secondary aged school pupils can be found here.
The FAQ’s have since been updated to explain the changes for the Under 5’s in more detail and they can be found here
The Action Cards have also been updated. The Childcare and Playwork Guidance will be updated shortly.
15th September 2021 - Reasonable measures actions card for settings published by Welsh Government
Childcare Settings: Potential reasonable measures action card (coronavirus)
Guidance issued by Welsh Government to help childcare providers protect children, staff and visitors.
These Action Cards outline the potential reasonable measures that settings can take to reduce the risk of COVID-19.
They should be read alongside the Childcare and Playwork COVID-19 Guidance.
Further Action Cards are available, including on Organised Children’s Activities and Soft Play and Indoor Play Areas.
For the very latest advice please check:
Welsh Government gov.wales/coronavirus
Gov.uk https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
Public Health Wales (PHW) https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/latest-information-on-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/
Allergy UK https://www.allergyuk.org/about/latest-news/1216-advice-around-allergy-and-coronavirus-covid19
Health & Safety Executive (HSE) https://www.hse.gov.uk/news/coronavirus.htm
Business Wales https://businesswales.gov.wales/coronavirus-advice
Health & Safety Executive (HSE) https://www.hse.gov.uk/news/coronavirus.htm