In exceptional circumstances, if high levels of workforce absence mean you need to temporarily prioritise places in your setting, you should give priority to:
vulnerable children and young people
the children of critical workers
pupils due to take public examinations and other formal assessments
Early years Early years, wraparound provision, and out-of-school settings should also give priority to 3 and 4-year-olds. You should give priority to those who will be transitioning to reception, followed by younger age groups. Local authorities should work with settings to identify provision for children who need places.