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<p>The government’s overriding priority remains keeping the public safe. Any steps
taken as part of a phased lifting of restrictions need to be measured and guided by
the science. It is for this reason that, while we have set out that primary schools
can now welcome back some more of their pupils, we are advising that professional
outdoor education and adventure holiday companies that would usually offer activities
for schools and/ or summer holiday activities to children, should be remaining closed
for the time being.</p><p>However, under the new social distancing guidelines, which
allow up to, but no more than 6 people to gather outside, parents can take their children
to a 1-1 outdoor coaching or training session, as long as the gathering does not exceed
6 people and social distancing is adhered to. Parents can also take their children
to certain other outdoor sport and recreation activities, provided they are meeting
these same social distancing requirements. Details of the types of activities included
are set out in DCMS’s guidance for the public on the phased return of outdoor sport
and recreation, which can be accessed here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-phased-return-of-sport-and-recreation/guidance-for-the-public-on-the-phased-return-of-outdoor-sport-and-recreation"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-phased-return-of-sport-and-recreation/guidance-for-the-public-on-the-phased-return-of-outdoor-sport-and-recreation</a>.</p><p>The
government will keep this position under review and continue to be guided by the best
scientific and medical advice to ensure that the right decisions are taken at the
right time.</p><p> </p>
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