By Ane Vernon, partner, and Harriet Keown, trainee, at Payne Hicks Beach

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the country has gone into lockdown with all but the most essential businesses closed and strict social distancing rules in place. 

Since 20 March, schools have been shut save for provision made for vulnerable children and those whose parents are deemed key workers. 

At the time of writing the lockdown is set to continue for some weeks hence, and it is not known when schools will reopen. Many schools are attempting to continue to provide educational services with virtual tuition, or ...