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If you’re not a critical worker and you don’t have anyone to look after your children then you may have to ask your employer if you can work from home.
If this isn’t possible, then you may need to consider emergency dependent leave, unpaid leave or annual leave – these options could impact pay and holiday entitlement.
Home educating will not give you any special dispensation regarding employment rights.
Children entitled to free school meals should continue to recieve them via arrangements with their school.