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suziewoozie Wed 18-Mar-20 18:36:02

It’s going to be about child care really isn’t it, not Education per se.

suziewoozie Wed 18-Mar-20 18:35:09

Well there are clearly details to work out ( maybe they have been already) - there’ll be local plans depending on numbers and geography maybe? Teachers will count as key workers surely so their children will be included.

Wheniwasyourage Wed 18-Mar-20 18:31:08

And what happens to the teachers' children...

vegansrock Wed 18-Mar-20 18:29:51

Which schools will key workers children go to ? Not clear.

suziewoozie Wed 18-Mar-20 18:27:46

Yes that’s right - they’ve mentioned emergency services and delivery drivers as well. It’s going to be an interesting discussion and will underline just how many jobs really are key in keeping us safe.

tanith Wed 18-Mar-20 18:25:17

I think ‘key’ workers is going to involve many others than NHS workers, police, firemen/women they are also talking of lorry and food delivery drivers for instance.

suziewoozie Wed 18-Mar-20 18:22:03

I’m sure the devolved nations will do the same - they absolutely need to.

suziewoozie Wed 18-Mar-20 18:20:47

The children of key workers in NHS ( and other places) will still go to school.

Wheniwasyourage Wed 18-Mar-20 18:19:43

Haven't heard anything about key workers' children in Scotland yet, but it sounds like a good idea. Our exams haven't been cancelled yet either.

Wheniwasyourage Wed 18-Mar-20 18:18:29

I have several friends whose DDs work in the NHS and are wondering what will happen about child care. Some are fit to look after DGC, but at least one is certainly not fit. Hey ho.

suziewoozie Wed 18-Mar-20 18:17:25

It was announced late this afternoon. It’s indefinite ( which makes sense) and all external exams postponed. Some interesting and well thought through exceptions ( children of key workers, certain vulnerable children) . They’ve even thought of a voucher system for children on free school meals. I’m impressed.

MissAdventure Wed 18-Mar-20 18:12:32

Have just seen on another thread that schools will shut for 6 months?!
Well, that's me well and truly knackered, to coin a phrase.

EllanVannin Wed 18-Mar-20 18:03:21

What happens to the working parents now ? Always supposing the parents still have a job.
Indefinitely I suspect.

EllanVannin Wed 18-Mar-20 18:01:09

From Friday here if not before. Wirral.

MissAdventure Wed 18-Mar-20 17:36:36

I have had an email from the school which seems to be paving the way to telling me that the school is likely to close, or perhaps partially close.

My grandson and his friends inform me that it will be happening on Friday.

Just thought I would let people know, and of course, that's my interpretation only.