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Children younger than 12 should be exempt from the "rule of six" limitation on social gatherings, according to a report by the Children's Commissioner.
The report claimed children have been overlooked by policies aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus and urged the Government to put their interests first in the event of a second national lockdown.
In addition to exempting young children from the "rule of six", the report recommended excluding them from restrictions on individuals mixing with different households so they can continue to play together.
The report by the Children's Commissioner's Office showed the first six months of lockdown "compounded existing inequalities" for the 2.2 million vulnerable children living in risky home situations in England.
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