Source · Select Committees · Petitions Committee
First Report - Impact of Covid-19 on new parents: one year on
Petitions Committee
HC 479
Published 7 October 2021
Recommendations
5
Deferred
Para 24
Our inquiry last year heard compelling evidence on the crucial role of community support and...
Recommendation
Our inquiry last year heard compelling evidence on the crucial role of community support and parent and baby groups in supporting new parents’ wellbeing. The Government’s recognition of this in exempting such groups from some gathering restrictions last year was …
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Government Response Summary
The government will continue to review the need for guidance for community support group organisers on operating safely, acknowledging existing guidance for Ofsted-registered settings but noting no single body has complete oversight for all groups.
6
Deferred
Para 25
The Government should produce clear and dedicated guidance for organisers of community and charity-run support...
Recommendation
The Government should produce clear and dedicated guidance for organisers of community and charity-run support groups (including parent and baby groups) on how they can safely restart and continue classes in a covid-safe way. It should work with group organisers, …
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Government Response Summary
The government states it will continue to review the need for specific guidance for community and charity-run support groups on operating in a Covid-safe way on a case-by-case basis.