Early years settings will continue to operate as normal to all children as Covid-19 measures, similar to those imposed in March last year, come into force across England today (5 January).
However, providers in Scotland and Wales have been told to close. Northern Ireland is set to make an announcement later today but has extended periods of remote learning for school and college pupils.
In an address to the nation on Monday night (4 January), Boris Johnson said all school-aged children except those of frontline workers and those classed as vulnerable would return to home schooling for at least six weeks until February half-term.
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