England Lockdown - Childcare Arrangements

From 5 November, national coronavirus restrictions will replace current local restrictions in England, but what does this mean for separated parents spending time with their children and grandparents seeing their grandchildren?

Separated Parents

If you share care of your child with someone you do not live with, that child (under 18 years old) can move between both homes. Therefore, in cases where parents are separated, their child/children can spend time with both parents in both homes and should continue to do so where it is safe.

However, before deciding whether a child should spend time in both homes you should consider:

• the children's health
• if anyone is showing symptoms, whether there is a risk of infection; and