Restrictions come into force today (5 November) for schools and early years settings in England, which are to remain open during the second national lockdown.
The month-long lockdown was approved by MPs last night and allows schools and childcare settings to continue to offer face-to-face education and care, albeit with restrictions.
As part of the new arrangements parents are able to form a childcare bubble with another household for informal childcare of under-13s.
These bubbles can only be between two households and should be used to enable a friend or family member to provide unregistered childcare. But the guidance had been unclear on how many adults and children this can involve.
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