Angry parents are questioning why football fans can gather to watch the Euros but they cannot watch their children’s sports days.
Many schools are holding their traditional end-of-term sports days without parents being able to watch, due to Covid restrictions.
We asked parents for their views, and more than 400 people responded on Facebook – with many saying they should be able to watch the events as long as safety precautions were in place for everyone involved.
Rachael Russell said: “I think it’s totally unfair that we aren’t allowed to watch our boy’s sports day.
“We missed his first sports day last year and now this year but it’s okay to allow people to go and watch football matches or horse racing.”
Chloe Clark said: “This would be my son’s first sports day as well. You can all go out and watch England/footy but can’t see your child doing sports day.”
Vicky Jones said: “Yes, why not? It’s outside. Children love to have their parents and grandparents watching. Don’t you think children have been through enough?”
And Juliette Bendell said: “Yes. How come we pack…
