Singing in nurseries

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High risk groups include the underlying conditions of obesity and diabetes, as they have been correlated with worse outcomes, and the increased infection in black and Asian communities is linked with historic inequalities rather than a genetic predisposition. Norwegian pre-schools mentioned the “continuation of reading and singing” to children as normal, although in smaller groups, while pre-schools in the United States referred to a “daily routine of music and movement sessions”. Teachers also identified positive outcomes, including greater opportunities for personalisation and following up individual interests, learning new technological skills, and a need to continue occasional updates in the future to prepare for similar circumstances. With close interactions with children, it is recognised that PPE poses a significant impact on the ability to communicate (3), where alternatives have been offered including perspex shields and transparent facemasks (plexiglass screens have only been found effective if completely surrounding individuals’ airspaces). However, research recommends that singing should not stop but be continued as safely as possible using risk assessments, PPE, social distancing and limiting numbers, reducing time, and increasing natural airflow as much as possible.

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