planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
First bit makes no sense if that is what they are saying (but all too believable as well). We have 26 codes for reg, including 'Z' - none of the above. I reckon Z covers it.
Keeping children off school
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First bit makes no sense if that is what they are saying (but all too believable as well). We have 26 codes for reg, including 'Z' - none of the above. I reckon Z covers it.
I don't think you can do that!
LDC
On est tous des pangolins
The maybe all the family isolate? That's coming very soon anyway.
Please everyone, up how seriously you take this now. There are some slow moves behind the scenes for some very very unpleasant months ahead. Things that you now think are just too hard, or are going to be annoying will, if things pan out like they're looking to, wont even be remembered as issues soon.
Poot
My wife thinks I work too hard
I'd say you're doing exactly the right thing. These are strange times. You are being responsible and should be commended.
The teachers will at least have given some thought to this and may have some schoolwork that the older ones can get on with.
Yes, family self isolating is the only answer. Which they're doing. Quite different to locking a child in their bedroom which isn't 'annoying' but very distressing for a very young child.
Cid
Proper break this time
I don't mean make an actual appointment, just phone up and ask whether they have time for a phone consultation.
baldrick
hmmmmm
That is incorrect, we have been told to use code y for these absences - exceptional circumstances, which doesn't count against absence. Although they have probably told you that to try and force you to keep your kids in school.
Bahnhof Strasse
Met up with Hannah Courtoy a week next Tuesday
I mis-read the mail
- In the event a child being kept off school whilst they are well and not showing any Covid 19 symptoms, their absence will be marked as unauthorised. This is the current local authority guidelines.
baldrick
hmmmmm
Lol. I think schools will get over themselves pretty quickly regarding attendance.I mis-read the mail
- In the event a child being kept off school whilst they are well and not showing any Covid 19 symptoms, their absence will be marked as unauthorised. This is the current local authority guidelines.
Thora
Differently Ethical
6yo is very excited at the prospect of a week off, 9yo less so. I haven’t told the 6yo that his school is the one that’s already planned for online learning though
On second thoughts and with the latest developments in mind I think I'm going to tell them that I'm unwilling for my children to be utilised by the government as a managed virus pool/vector for some fruitloop, national-scale epidemiological experiment and that the state can keep their rank fucking claws right off them
Ha ha. Much respect from all here. Ms Loop things it's awesome.
girasol
Addicted to handstands!
Honestly, I don't think anyone really knows what the fuck is going on
I feel sorry for parents stuck at home with the kids and not being able to go anywhere, apart from the park (if they have access to one) for days on end. Kids not being able to play with friends... Some kids not having food to eat home, whose only meals happen in school, I mean the more I think about it the more anxious I get. It's just horrendous. That's why I think keeping schools open is the best option.Good luck to parents trying to get their kids to learn online and also let's hope the internet can cope with the demand.
hegley
never odd or even
I know not quite the same as schools but Edinburgh university announced on Friday that all 1st and 2nd year exams are cancelled and 3rd years will be online.
Winot
I wholeheartedley agree with your viewpoint
Fucking hell 
www.theguardian.com
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland schools 'will close for at least 16 weeks'
First minister Arlene Foster confirms schools will close at some point – but not immediately
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Fucking hell
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland schools 'will close for at least 16 weeks'
First minister Arlene Foster confirms schools will close at some point – but not immediately
Mmm bit click baity. Almost half of that would include normal summer and half term holiday. But 8 weeks, yeah.
Half a million signatures on the petition to close schools: Petition: Close Schools/Colleges down for an appropriate amount of time amidst COVID19.
Do these people know what an appropriate amount of time is? I'm guessing not.
Barking_Mad
Non sibi sed omnibus
I'm in a quandary too. As I said elswhere wife has asthma and bad chest, recovering from chest infection with antibiotics and steroids. That said she's happy to send young one to school but has emailed asking if they're doing assembly's (entire school present) and what plan is for dinner times.
Just to ask others, what would you do?
Just to ask others, what would you do?
How well recovered is she? Is her asthma well managed? I think I'd be guided by her.Your wife's approach sounds sensible but of course you're going to worry about her. And it wouldn't harm anyone to keep your child off school to be on the safe side while she recovers fully if that's possible.
Chilli.s
mingling jets and statuettes
I'd keep them off. Tell the school they have a sore throat and cough and that nhs 111 has said to. At least until the rest of your family are better. Teach them at home, so much more learning comes from home than school.
Barking_Mad
Non sibi sed omnibus
She's two days into her antibiotics and steroids. Chest is loosining up and better but not 100%. Her asthma is usually OK but she smokes (rolls eyes) and when she picks something up it has a tendency to go to her chest.
Im naturally cautious and she's scared stiff, but there's an element of her trying to carry on as normal as she's quite ocd about her routine.
clicker
nanook rubs it....
If schools don't close soon, I can't see them being able to cope with making all the 'should we send them in or not? ' decisions. That's a huge responsibility on many levels. They are not going to be able to differentiate between new coughs/old coughs/ persistent coughs and any other type of cough.
Chilli.s
mingling jets and statuettes
That's the best time to give up. The cold hand of death stopping you breathing, what more incentive is there.
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