Children face being ‘robbed’ of summer as camps fall foul of Covid bubble rules

Ministers warned it will be ‘logistically impossible’ for many camps and playschemes to take place unless restrictions are eased

Children face being "robbed" of summer as organisers warn that camps are also at risk from Covid bubble rules.

Ministers have been warned that unless restrictions on children's activities are eased before the summer holidays, it will be "logistically impossible" for many camps and playschemes to take place.

This could store up problems for working parents who rely on summer camps to provide childcare over the long vacation.

"It is really important to think about the summer – this whole idea of only focusing on the school term doesn't make sense," said Anita Grant, the chair of Play England.

"It would be really great if the Government would come out clearly and say children are allowed freedom over the summer. They are just ignoring it and concentrating on the school term."

Article in Telegraph on 29th June 2021