As children and teachers prepare to go back to school, this week also signals a return to a busy timetable for childminders and nurseries.
Early years providers and childminders have been able to open to youngsters of all ages since June 1.
The easing of measures were introduced to help with the government's plans to encourage people to return to work earlier this summer.
What are the rules for childminders?
Childminders have been able to look after youngster of all ages, in line with their current Ofsted registration, since June 1.
As schools reopen, the Government say s that childminders should consider how they can work with parents and carers to manage any necessary journeys, such as schools pick-ups and drop-offs.
This is to reduce the need for a childminder to travel with groups of children.
Nannies and childminders were included in Bors Johnson's roadmap out of lockdown back in May.
Those who work in paid childcare had to meet the public health principles outlined in Annex A of the government’s guidance.
Annex A set out the principles people should follow to ensure that time spent with others outside their homes is as safe as possible.
These principles included keeping your distance from people who you do not live with, while also 'recognising this will not always be possible'.
Keeping your hands and face clean by washing your hands thoroughly, using hand sanitiser and avoiding touching your face were also included in the guidance.
If it's necessary for a childminder to pick up or drop off a child at school, walking is preferable.
If this is not possible, then a private vehicle is preferable to public transport.
Wearing facemasks is not mandatory for children under the care of a childminder.
What about local restrictions?
Boroughs including Manchester, Oldham, Tameside, Rochdale and Bury still fall under tougher restrictions due to higher infection rates.
The rules state that people can continue to use registered childcare provision, including childminders and holiday childcare providers. People can also continue to employ nannies.
Friends or family who do not live with you cannot visit your home to help with childcare unless they are part of your support bubble.
The only people who can help you with childcare in your home are people you live with, people in your support bubble, or registered childcare providers including nannies.
What are the rules for nurseries?
As with childminders, children were able to return to nurseries from June 1.
Nurseries were able to resume normal group sizes from July 20.
As with schools, the Government has asked nurseries to put in place a range of protective measures to help reduce the risks.
Nurseries, like childminders, have been asked to minimise contact between individuals where they can.
This could mean using different rooms for different age groups and keeping those groups apart.
The Government guidance acknowledges that it may not always be possible for young children to maintain social distancing.
"It is likely that for younger children the emphasis will be on separating groups, and for older children, it will be on distancing", according to official advice.
Some nurseries, schools or colleges may need to stagger or adjust start and finish times. This helps keep groups apart as they arrive and leave the premises.
Wearing facemasks will not be mandatory for youngsters in nurseries.
