Christmas is just around the corner. England is in a second national lockdown, and while much is still uncertain, it is clear that Christmas 2020 will be unlike any other. So what does this mean for our settings?
Nurseries are having to have a big rethink regarding their usual Christmas events. Gone are the large groups of parents gushing at their children dressed in beautiful nativity costumes and prising the children from their legs as they refuse to perform.
Having parents in the setting is just not viable at the moment, and big gatherings are certainly not allowed. Some settings are instead holding a concert, sing-along or Christmas event that could be performed and accessed by parents via Zoom; each room doing their own little event in their bubble to ensure that contact with others is minimal and social distancing is adhered to where possible.
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