Masks are the new school uniform

High school students in Scotland have also been forced to wear face covers when moving in and in places where social distance is not possible - such as corridors, common areas or canteens. The turnaround council in England follows weeks of ministers saying that children were not expected to do so in primary or secondary school, saying that the rule is "driven by science".

The shadow education secretary, Kate Green of Labour, said she thinks policy is something that should be kept under review.

The government website explains: "The evidence suggests that facial covers can help us protect each other and reduce the spread of the disease if someone is suffering from coronavirus, but has no symptoms.