The objects of these directions are to—
| (a) | provide for arrangements for a return of children who have attended an ECD programme or a partial care facility immediately prior to the commencement of the lock down to such programme or facility; |
| (b) | provide for an ECD programme or a partial care facility to comply with the provisions of, and obligations provided for in, the Regulations; |
| (c) | ensure a uniform approach in respect of the manner in which children may return to ECD programmes or partial care facilities; and |
| (d) | ensure compliance with Alert level 2 Regulations published in Government Notice No. R.891 of 17 August 2020. |