Schools closed until 'March at the earliest' says Boris

Schoolchildren and college students in Honiton are set to remain at home until at least March.

The government announced this afternoon "it will not be possible" to reopen schools in England after the half term break next month.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a final decision would depend on meeting vaccination targets and schools would get two weeks' notice.

However, it was anticipated that schools would not open their doors for young people – other than those who are vulnerable or children of key workers – until 8 March.

He acknowledged that it would be "frustrating" for pupils, teachers and parents.