CYP Now - Early years settings and schools to remain open despite second Covid-19 lockdown

Early years settings, schools and universities will remain open despite a month-long English lockdown throughout November, the Prime Minister has said.

Boris Johnson announced the new three-tier Covid-19 alert system on Monday. Picture: UK Prime Minister/Twitter

Announcing new measures to stem the spread of Covid-19 on Saturday night, Boris Johnson reimposed “stay at home” measures between Thursday (5 November) and early December.

People have been asked only to avoid non-essential travel and should only leave home for reasons including work if home working is not possible, exercise and to buy essential items.

Non-essential shops, bars and restaurants will also close, Johnson said.

However, children will still be able to leave home for education at early years settings, schools and universities.

Households may also mix for childcare reasons and children from split families will be able to move between households.

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