this morning, gusty winds as benchley in central and eastern areas which will ease and then we are in for a day of sunshine and showers. i will have all the details. it's wednesday, the 26th of august. face coverings will have to be worn in secondary schools in some parts of england after the government changed its guidance last night. it says that pupils and staff in areas which are subject to lockdown restrictions should now wear them in communal areas like corridors. primary schools are not affected. our education correspondent elaine dunkley reports. it will soon be back to school for children across england, and face coverings could be an essential part of their kit. new guidance issued by the government will leave it up to head teachers to decide on whether it is necessary for staff and students to wear face coverings in communal areas such as corridors. however, face coverings will be compulsory in areas where there is a local lockdown. the government says the guidance does not include primary schools, because the risk of transmission is low. but does apply to secondary schools