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Coronavirus: Some childminders in England can reopenBy Judith BurnsEducation and family reporter, BBC News 13 May 2020 Related TopicsCoronavirus pandemic Image copyrightGetty ImagesChildminders in England can reopen from Wednesday if they are caring for children from the same household, the government announced late on Tuesday.The move follows confusion about when childminders could reopen."Childminders have been told three different things about plans to reopen in a matter of days," said Neil Leitch of the Early Years Alliance (EYA).The EYA said it received news of the change to government guidance in an email just after 18:30 BST on Tuesday.During lockdown, registered childminders have either been closed or providing care for vulnerable children or children of key workers. Lack of childcare 'forcing key workers to stay at home''The nursery I run may not survive'On Sunday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced plans to reopen the sector as part of his "con…