The government have today issued new guidance around whether school nativity plays can go ahead this Christmas – and whether parents can attend.
The latest guidance states that school nativity plays will be allowed to go ahead “within existing school bubbles” and so long as there is no mixing across groups.
Parents will be allowed to attend asking as Swindon remains in Tier 1 or 2 – subject to “appropriate safeguards”.
Should the town be placed in Tier 3 at the review on December 16th, parents will not be allowed to attend and schools are advised to use live-streaming or record the performances.
Attending events organised by schools and other education settings, including nativity play
Performances by pupils, such as nativity plays and other seasonal events, should take place within existing school bubbles and avoid mixing across groups.
Whether audience members, including parents, are permitted to attend festive performances will depend on the tier in their area.
In tiers 1 and 2, audiences are permitted to attend, subject to the appropriate safeguards being in place.
In tier 3, audiences are not permitted. In these areas, schools can use alternative methods such as live-streaming and recording performance.
Schools planning a performance should consult the guidance on music, dance and drama and the performing arts guidance.
Supervised activity for children is exempt from limits on gatherings in every tier. This means children’s choirs and other out-of-school settings can continue. Providers who run community and other out-of-school activities for children should follow the protective measures guidance for holiday or after-school clubs and other out-of-school settings.
