Have you been asked to look after your grandchildren now the schools are closed?

Well said Tweedle 24. Look at the other thread where a few posters are speaking of teachers as though they're lazy, selfish, lacking commitment or skills. Shocking and divisive. Not what this country needs right now and also, totally untrue.

I am a primary school governor. I can absolutely assure you that the head teacher and all the staff are working their tripe out to do the best for the children. It is a huge undertaking to create remote learning schedules and packs, and also to organise education in school for those children of key staff - the quantity of guidance and rules that are flowing their way is enormous and they are working very hard to meet all the requirements.

Please do not anyone stoop to criticising teachers. I am sure that ours is not the only school where the staff - teaching and admin - are giving it their all for the benefit of the children and also for the wider community.

Our daughter is a Yr2 teacher, whose husband has cancer. Throughout all his treatment she has worked, apart from his Oncologist appointments. Her school is having 70 essential worker’s children in from next week, and the staff are working on a rota. Her Head kindly said she need not come in while the school is shut, and work from home. She has a 9 year old off school. I was a Primary teacher and like her worked every evening and weekend on preparation. Teaching is nor an easy option.

Luckygirl unfortunately another thread has just been started which includes a side swipe at teachers.

Thank you Lara