CHILDCARE workers and school staff across Wrexham have been thanked for their hard work.

Wrexham Council issued the heart-felt 'thank you' on Wednesday.

A spokesman for the council said: "There are so many people in so many different professions playing a crucial role at the moment, and childcare professionals deserve our thanks and recognition.

"The situation is changing every day, but we currently have 33 group childcare settings (e.g. day nurseries) open in Wrexham, as well as 33 childminders still providing services.

"By staying open, they’re making sure that key workers with crucial childcare needs, can continue to do their jobs and help keep us safe. They’re also helping to ensure that vulnerable children can be safely cared for.

"We also want to say a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to everyone working in our schools at the moment – including head teachers, teachers, catering staff, support staff and volunteers.

"By keeping our schools open for children of key workers – as well as vulnerable children – they too are making a massive contribution that words can’t do justice to.

"We are so grateful for everything you are doing."