Boris Johnson announced a third national lockdown in England starting on Tuesday 5 January.
All schools were closed to all children except those of key workers and vulnerable children while early years settings remained open to all children.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also introduced similar lockdowns.
CYP Now breaks down the impact of the upcoming changes on the sector in England:
Early settings, including nurseries and childminders, have remained open throughout the latest lockdown, having been told to operate as normal.
The latest government announcement states that restrictions will begin to be lifted from 8 March when schools will reopen.
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