Question: Are all registered childcare settings required to remain open in some sort of fashion

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus outbreak
section_headers: Considerations for settings that are open during this period
Are childcare settings expected to stay open if only one vulnerable or critical worker child attends?
section_content: If providing suitable care for a child is not possible, we ask that
arrangements are made to merge provision with other settings, in consultation
with the local authority.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Says that if childcare centers can't stay open, they should merge provision with other providers so kids have somewhere to go.
The answer is a very short and vague answer about childcare. The only mention of being open is a suggestion for merging. But there are no details about how or why that would happen, and if any particular types of child care services are required to stay open. There are no details to really answer the question.

Reviewer ratings:
Acceptable
Could be Improved

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak
section_headers: What arrangements should schools and local authorities maintain throughout the remainder of May?
Do schools which remain open have to accept temporary attendees?
section_content: We are asking schools to remain open for children of critical workers and
vulnerable children where they can, but we understand that some may be unable
to do so especially if they are experiencing severe staff shortages.
Local authorities should therefore work with maintained, academy and
independent schools to identify temporary places for any children affected
whilst their normal schools are closed.
We encourage schools which remain open for their own registered pupils who are
vulnerable or the children of critical workers to support the country’s
response to the coronavirus outbreak by also providing temporary education and
care for children whose own schools are closed.
We have used legal powers to modify the definition of ‘pupil’ in law for such
children in relation to registration requirements. This means there is no
expectation that they will remain permanently at any school they attend
temporarily because of measures taken in response to coronavirus.
Schools should not apply their admission arrangements in temporarily offering
places to such children and they should not register them as pupils. These
children should return to their normal school as soon as it reopens.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Clearly says that schools are encouraged to remain open, but some may be unable to do so. Doesn't specifically address childcare centers.
While the answer is very detailed in terms of schools, there is no information at all concerning other types of childcare settings. The question asks about childcare in general.

Reviewer ratings:
Could be Improved
Could be Improved

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus outbreak
section_headers: Considerations for settings that are open during this period
Will it be mandatory for all registered childcare settings to remain open in some form?
section_content: We understand that some settings may be unable to stay open, especially if
they are experiencing severe staff shortages due to self-isolation and
sickness. Local authorities will work with local settings to determine the
best way to ensure sufficient childcare for vulnerable children and the
children of critical workers.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Clearly says that some childcare facilities may close and that local authorities should handle ensuring childcare for essential workers.
The answer gives a very basic answer to the question, in that it acknowledges that some childcare settings might not be able to stay open. But it doesn't give any details about when that might be okay, and how the situation will be resolved.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Acceptable