My D is a secondary maths teacher in a large city comprehensive. She was denied “key worker” places for her 3 children, 10, 9 and 6 presumably because there were not enough places , it is an area of Birmingham with many QE Hospital staff (admin as well as front line) and university staff. Admittedly she is part time, but still expected to be in school 2 days a week as well as recording online lessons.
Yes her DH works from home, but that is working not able to split himself or take half days off to supervise or home school the children.
It is costing her most of what she earns to buy in the necessary childcare (former childminder) to babysit and supervise the children -but although the childminder is a lovely woman, not really able to do much re the home schooling except perhaps for the 6 year-old. D says she is also having to work harder and longer hours than ever. I fear she will “sink”.
There is no solution is there?