Children from Colyton Primary School have been offered a lie-in on Monday morning to allow them to "be part of a moment in history" as England take on Italy in the final of the European Championships.

The school has offered parents the opportunity to bring children in later than usual so they can enjoy the big match on Sunday evening.

The school gates will be open for the normal drop-off window from 8.30am to 8.50am, but it will also open between 10.15am and 10.30am for those who want to stay in bed a little bit long, without pupils being marked as late.

Headteacher Mrs Mills said: "We would rather have children rested and in school ready to learn rather than absent all day or tired and unable to concentrate.

"It's 55 years since an England men's team have reached a major football final and we want to recognise it as a learning opportunity for our children - so let them watch, talk about resilience, possibly (but hopefully not!) disappointment, and be part of a moment of national pride."