Question: While we are in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, are early years settings still supposed to have a different room for babies that are under the age of 2?

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Safe working in education, childcare and children’s social care settings, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
section_headers: What care should be taken in early years settings?
section_content: Because it is challenging to reduce contact between young children in early
years settings, regular cleaning and disinfection of surfaces, objects and
toys, as well as handwashing, are particularly important. The use of soft toys
and toys with intricate parts or that are otherwise hard to clean should be
avoided. Read guidance on cleaning for non-healthcare
settings.
Settings should manage risks by keeping children in small groups and trying,
as far as possible, to keep the same children and staff members together from
day to day. Settings should consider staggering mealtimes and should
discourage parents and carers from gathering at setting entrances. As far as
possible, parents and carers should not enter early years premises.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This addresses early childcare settings but does not touch on whether babies should have their own room.
This does not answer the question. This answer contains information on cleaning and disinfecting in early years premises. It does not provide any information on whether or not there should be different room for babies in early years settings as asked in the question.

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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
What needs to happen if a child is attending a different setting than usual?
section_content: Important information should be provided by the parent or carer to the setting
on day one, including emergency contact details, dietary requirements and
medical needs to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the child.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer is irrelevant to the question. The question is asking for information on separate baby room in early years settings and this answer provides information on important details that need to be provided by parent or carer to the setting.
This doesn't address baby rooms, but only talks about things that must be communicated to parents.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus outbreak
section_headers: Early Years Foundation Stage
Is it still a requirement for early years settings to have a separate baby room for children under the age of 2 during this period of disruption?
section_content: The EYFS requirement to have a separate baby room is a safety issue for the
protection of very young children particularly when they are asleep. Paragraph
3.59 of the EYFS already allows for the mixing of children when this is
appropriate. If the layout of the premises does not allow for a separate ‘baby
room’ with its own door, a suitable area may be partitioned off to provide
safety for younger children.
*[EYFS]: early years foundation stage

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This is a direct answer to the question. The answer provides information on the requirement for separate baby room in early years settings and alternatives when it's not possible to do so.
This offers guidance about having a separate baby room, and an alternative if it is not possible, but doesn't address whether there have been changes because of the pandemic.

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