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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
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It comes after the news that in london and the borough of greenwich will schools close as they move up to tier 3 with an increase of "cases", isnt this an interruption in their learning and what could be the solution, should it be more online teaching?  |
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"It comes after the news that in london and the borough of greenwich will schools close as they move up to tier 3 with an increase of "cases", isnt this an interruption in their learning and what could be the solution, should it be more online teaching? "
Are they sure that schools are the source of the increased numbers? Or just a convenient broadbrush. I'm far from convinced if schools need to close but as an example 2000 people can attend a football match.
As for education. Online teaching may work for some, who have equipment and broadband and quiet space, and for some subjects, but it is only part of the solution.
This isn't new. It's now 9 months old and we have at least another 12 months of this so hopefully our educators come up with a solution. Let's see what the Germans are doing and copy them, they normally get it right. |
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By *ty31Man
over a year ago
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Probably. There's only a week or son to go until the half term anyway.
Although they would have to stay open in some capacity to cater for parents who cannot work from home or make childcare arrangements. |
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Should all primary schools close? No.
Should year groups or bubbles with confirmed cases move to online teaching, yes.
Should the colleges and secondary schools carry on teaching remotely this week, yeah why not.
This half term we've not had a single year group sent home  |
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"It comes after the news that in london and the borough of greenwich will schools close as they move up to tier 3 with an increase of "cases", isnt this an interruption in their learning and what could be the solution, should it be more online teaching?
Are they sure that schools are the source of the increased numbers? Or just a convenient broadbrush. I'm far from convinced if schools need to close but as an example 2000 people can attend a football match.
As for education. Online teaching may work for some, who have equipment and broadband and quiet space, and for some subjects, but it is only part of the solution.
This isn't new. It's now 9 months old and we have at least another 12 months of this so hopefully our educators come up with a solution. Let's see what the Germans are doing and copy them, they normally get it right. "
The London boroughs (along with areas in Kent & Essex) are seeing the highest spikes within the age 11-19 year old group. That’s why the 7 worst London boroughs and areas of Essex / Kent are being offered testing to the children and their families, even without symptoms to see how big the problem is. We aren’t quite in T3 but we will be very shortly.
Our schools are already closed, more to follow but a lot of parents are also keeping their kids of school this week. |
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"It comes after the news that in london and the borough of greenwich will schools close as they move up to tier 3 with an increase of "cases", isnt this an interruption in their learning and what could be the solution, should it be more online teaching?
Are they sure that schools are the source of the increased numbers? Or just a convenient broadbrush. I'm far from convinced if schools need to close but as an example 2000 people can attend a football match.
As for education. Online teaching may work for some, who have equipment and broadband and quiet space, and for some subjects, but it is only part of the solution.
This isn't new. It's now 9 months old and we have at least another 12 months of this so hopefully our educators come up with a solution. Let's see what the Germans are doing and copy them, they normally get it right.
The London boroughs (along with areas in Kent & Essex) are seeing the highest spikes within the age 11-19 year old group. That’s why the 7 worst London boroughs and areas of Essex / Kent are being offered testing to the children and their families, even without symptoms to see how big the problem is. We aren’t quite in T3 but we will be very shortly.
Our schools are already closed, more to follow but a lot of parents are also keeping their kids of school this week. "
11 to 19? That's interesting... I thought there was a lot of information (or perhaps misinformation) that kids dont catch it or spread it? Or at least the percentages are very very low.... Is that bullshit then? (must stop listening to Ali down at the one stop) |
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We should be very careful before imposing more education cuts, as they have significant harm and effects. It will certainly affect many parents who don't have the resources or aren't at home and able to give them sufficient care.
It should only be evidence-led and we probably need to focus on smaller areas than the tiers currently cover, if it's needed.
The babble that the Gushing Inept Majority Person and his minions spouted earlier this year about kids being given laptops, broadband etc never happened. Schools are under-resourced to manage the provision of suitable education too. GIMP will pay no attention to the facts and little, or nothing, will be done to help or support anyone, who's not a mate.
I could see benefits of a delayed January start, if infections have risen amongst them but we will not have the resources to educate them! |
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"It comes after the news that in london and the borough of greenwich will schools close as they move up to tier 3 with an increase of "cases", isnt this an interruption in their learning and what could be the solution, should it be more online teaching?
Are they sure that schools are the source of the increased numbers? Or just a convenient broadbrush. I'm far from convinced if schools need to close but as an example 2000 people can attend a football match.
As for education. Online teaching may work for some, who have equipment and broadband and quiet space, and for some subjects, but it is only part of the solution.
This isn't new. It's now 9 months old and we have at least another 12 months of this so hopefully our educators come up with a solution. Let's see what the Germans are doing and copy them, they normally get it right. "
Germany are going into a hard lockdown on Wednesday until the 10th of January. |
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"Yes ... I'm guessing the kids won't be allowed to take in connect4, kerplunk, operation to play in the last week... so let them go early ... "IT'S CHRISTMAS!"
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Hayclon days.
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"It comes after the news that in london and the borough of greenwich will schools close as they move up to tier 3 with an increase of "cases", isnt this an interruption in their learning and what could be the solution, should it be more online teaching?
Are they sure that schools are the source of the increased numbers? Or just a convenient broadbrush. I'm far from convinced if schools need to close but as an example 2000 people can attend a football match.
As for education. Online teaching may work for some, who have equipment and broadband and quiet space, and for some subjects, but it is only part of the solution.
This isn't new. It's now 9 months old and we have at least another 12 months of this so hopefully our educators come up with a solution. Let's see what the Germans are doing and copy them, they normally get it right.
Germany are going into a hard lockdown on Wednesday until the 10th of January. "
What are they doing re education though? Lockdowns are used in most countries to control infection rates. |
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"It comes after the news that in london and the borough of greenwich will schools close as they move up to tier 3 with an increase of "cases", isnt this an interruption in their learning and what could be the solution, should it be more online teaching?
Are they sure that schools are the source of the increased numbers? Or just a convenient broadbrush. I'm far from convinced if schools need to close but as an example 2000 people can attend a football match.
As for education. Online teaching may work for some, who have equipment and broadband and quiet space, and for some subjects, but it is only part of the solution.
This isn't new. It's now 9 months old and we have at least another 12 months of this so hopefully our educators come up with a solution. Let's see what the Germans are doing and copy them, they normally get it right.
Germany are going into a hard lockdown on Wednesday until the 10th of January.
What are they doing re education though? Lockdowns are used in most countries to control infection rates."
All schools closed . |
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"It comes after the news that in london and the borough of greenwich will schools close as they move up to tier 3 with an increase of "cases", isnt this an interruption in their learning and what could be the solution, should it be more online teaching?
Are they sure that schools are the source of the increased numbers? Or just a convenient broadbrush. I'm far from convinced if schools need to close but as an example 2000 people can attend a football match.
As for education. Online teaching may work for some, who have equipment and broadband and quiet space, and for some subjects, but it is only part of the solution.
This isn't new. It's now 9 months old and we have at least another 12 months of this so hopefully our educators come up with a solution. Let's see what the Germans are doing and copy them, they normally get it right.
Germany are going into a hard lockdown on Wednesday until the 10th of January.
What are they doing re education though? Lockdowns are used in most countries to control infection rates.
All schools closed ."
Wow OK... Same question though... What are they doing re education when schools are closed? |
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over a year ago
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No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. ( |
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"It comes after the news that in london and the borough of greenwich will schools close as they move up to tier 3 with an increase of "cases", isnt this an interruption in their learning and what could be the solution, should it be more online teaching?
Are they sure that schools are the source of the increased numbers? Or just a convenient broadbrush. I'm far from convinced if schools need to close but as an example 2000 people can attend a football match.
As for education. Online teaching may work for some, who have equipment and broadband and quiet space, and for some subjects, but it is only part of the solution.
This isn't new. It's now 9 months old and we have at least another 12 months of this so hopefully our educators come up with a solution. Let's see what the Germans are doing and copy them, they normally get it right. "
German schools are shut until mid January. |
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"It comes after the news that in london and the borough of greenwich will schools close as they move up to tier 3 with an increase of "cases", isnt this an interruption in their learning and what could be the solution, should it be more online teaching?
Are they sure that schools are the source of the increased numbers? Or just a convenient broadbrush. I'm far from convinced if schools need to close but as an example 2000 people can attend a football match.
As for education. Online teaching may work for some, who have equipment and broadband and quiet space, and for some subjects, but it is only part of the solution.
This isn't new. It's now 9 months old and we have at least another 12 months of this so hopefully our educators come up with a solution. Let's see what the Germans are doing and copy them, they normally get it right.
Germany are going into a hard lockdown on Wednesday until the 10th of January.
What are they doing re education though? Lockdowns are used in most countries to control infection rates.
All schools closed .
Wow OK... Same question though... What are they doing re education when schools are closed? "
Online learning the same and approx 60% of secondary pupils that have had to self isolate since half term. |
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"No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. ("
Personally I’d prefer teachers didn’t contract and die for the sake of a nativity play but ya-know priorities and all that. |
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"We should be very careful before imposing more education cuts, as they have significant harm and effects. It will certainly affect many parents who don't have the resources or aren't at home and able to give them sufficient care.
It should only be evidence-led and we probably need to focus on smaller areas than the tiers currently cover, if it's needed.
The babble that the Gushing Inept Majority Person and his minions spouted earlier this year about kids being given laptops, broadband etc never happened. Schools are under-resourced to manage the provision of suitable education too. GIMP will pay no attention to the facts and little, or nothing, will be done to help or support anyone, who's not a mate.
I could see benefits of a delayed January start, if infections have risen amongst them but we will not have the resources to educate them! "
I guarantee not one iota of learning is done in any primary school this week. |
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"No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. (
Personally I’d prefer teachers didn’t contract and die for the sake of a nativity play but ya-know priorities and all that. "
What about the mental health of all the young children and the long term effect of this??
I’ve yet to know anyone who has died of COVID but this year, 3 people I know have committed suicide and 2 family members have died of cancer and the average age of someone that dies of covid is 81 not many teaching at that age I would think |
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"It comes after the news that in london and the borough of greenwich will schools close as they move up to tier 3 with an increase of "cases", isnt this an interruption in their learning and what could be the solution, should it be more online teaching?
Are they sure that schools are the source of the increased numbers? Or just a convenient broadbrush. I'm far from convinced if schools need to close but as an example 2000 people can attend a football match.
As for education. Online teaching may work for some, who have equipment and broadband and quiet space, and for some subjects, but it is only part of the solution.
This isn't new. It's now 9 months old and we have at least another 12 months of this so hopefully our educators come up with a solution. Let's see what the Germans are doing and copy them, they normally get it right.
Germany are going into a hard lockdown on Wednesday until the 10th of January.
What are they doing re education though? Lockdowns are used in most countries to control infection rates.
All schools closed .
Wow OK... Same question though... What are they doing re education when schools are closed? "
It's the holiday season ..work it out ! |
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"No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. (
Personally I’d prefer teachers didn’t contract and die for the sake of a nativity play but ya-know priorities and all that.
What about the mental health of all the young children and the long term effect of this??
I’ve yet to know anyone who has died of COVID but this year, 3 people I know have committed suicide and 2 family members have died of cancer and the average age of someone that dies of covid is 81 not many teaching at that age I would think "
Consider yourself lucky that you havent lost anyone to covid.
Yes older people are dying but younger people are too.
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"No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. (
Personally I’d prefer teachers didn’t contract and die for the sake of a nativity play but ya-know priorities and all that. "
Is there much evidence that teachers have "caught it" at school or in their outside of school lives? In the 2 schools I know most about (and incidences have been very low) it has been caught outside of school. (because it happened immediately after half term). Perhaps it depends on the school and how prevalent the virus is in the community? That's the trouble with the one size fits all remedies. |
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"No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. (
Personally I’d prefer teachers didn’t contract and die for the sake of a nativity play but ya-know priorities and all that.
Is there much evidence that teachers have "caught it" at school or in their outside of school lives? In the 2 schools I know most about (and incidences have been very low) it has been caught outside of school. (because it happened immediately after half term). Perhaps it depends on the school and how prevalent the virus is in the community? That's the trouble with the one size fits all remedies. "
Arent schools no 1 for places where people contract it? |
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"No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. (
Personally I’d prefer teachers didn’t contract and die for the sake of a nativity play but ya-know priorities and all that.
Is there much evidence that teachers have "caught it" at school or in their outside of school lives? In the 2 schools I know most about (and incidences have been very low) it has been caught outside of school. (because it happened immediately after half term). Perhaps it depends on the school and how prevalent the virus is in the community? That's the trouble with the one size fits all remedies.
Arent schools no 1 for places where people contract it?"
Yes they are but obviously the MSM and teacher kickers will blame the staff in their ‘outside’ lives anyway. Sigh |
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"It comes after the news that in london and the borough of greenwich will schools close as they move up to tier 3 with an increase of "cases", isnt this an interruption in their learning and what could be the solution, should it be more online teaching?
Are they sure that schools are the source of the increased numbers? Or just a convenient broadbrush. I'm far from convinced if schools need to close but as an example 2000 people can attend a football match.
As for education. Online teaching may work for some, who have equipment and broadband and quiet space, and for some subjects, but it is only part of the solution.
This isn't new. It's now 9 months old and we have at least another 12 months of this so hopefully our educators come up with a solution. Let's see what the Germans are doing and copy them, they normally get it right.
The London boroughs (along with areas in Kent & Essex) are seeing the highest spikes within the age 11-19 year old group. That’s why the 7 worst London boroughs and areas of Essex / Kent are being offered testing to the children and their families, even without symptoms to see how big the problem is. We aren’t quite in T3 but we will be very shortly.
Our schools are already closed, more to follow but a lot of parents are also keeping their kids of school this week.
11 to 19? That's interesting... I thought there was a lot of information (or perhaps misinformation) that kids dont catch it or spread it? Or at least the percentages are very very low.... Is that bullshit then? (must stop listening to Ali down at the one stop) "
It is where the highest spike is in the worst hit boroughs in London, hence the increased testing for secondary children and their families to see if it is the children or the adults, time will tell once results in |
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"No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. (
Personally I’d prefer teachers didn’t contract and die for the sake of a nativity play but ya-know priorities and all that.
What about the mental health of all the young children and the long term effect of this??
I’ve yet to know anyone who has died of COVID but this year, 3 people I know have committed suicide and 2 family members have died of cancer and the average age of someone that dies of covid is 81 not many teaching at that age I would think "
5 of my colleagues are in hospital - 3 colleagues have passed it onto vulnerable family members one of whom passed away. All are under 40 but with underlying (asthma, lung condition, cancer survivor) ... so forgive me if your child’s nativity play pales into insignificance. |
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"No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. (
Personally I’d prefer teachers didn’t contract and die for the sake of a nativity play but ya-know priorities and all that.
Is there much evidence that teachers have "caught it" at school or in their outside of school lives? In the 2 schools I know most about (and incidences have been very low) it has been caught outside of school. (because it happened immediately after half term). Perhaps it depends on the school and how prevalent the virus is in the community? That's the trouble with the one size fits all remedies. "
Is there much evidence to say they haven’t? All the people I know that are teachers and have contracted it aren’t party people nor are they parents of school aged kids. Being very concerned and vulnerable they are only doing work then home (and I trust these people) sooo personally I see all the evidence I need to make my judgments. The government isn’t going to say that though as schools are safe aren’t they? |
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"It comes after the news that in london and the borough of greenwich will schools close as they move up to tier 3 with an increase of "cases", isnt this an interruption in their learning and what could be the solution, should it be more online teaching?
Are they sure that schools are the source of the increased numbers? Or just a convenient broadbrush. I'm far from convinced if schools need to close but as an example 2000 people can attend a football match.
As for education. Online teaching may work for some, who have equipment and broadband and quiet space, and for some subjects, but it is only part of the solution.
This isn't new. It's now 9 months old and we have at least another 12 months of this so hopefully our educators come up with a solution. Let's see what the Germans are doing and copy them, they normally get it right.
The London boroughs (along with areas in Kent & Essex) are seeing the highest spikes within the age 11-19 year old group. That’s why the 7 worst London boroughs and areas of Essex / Kent are being offered testing to the children and their families, even without symptoms to see how big the problem is. We aren’t quite in T3 but we will be very shortly.
Our schools are already closed, more to follow but a lot of parents are also keeping their kids of school this week.
11 to 19? That's interesting... I thought there was a lot of information (or perhaps misinformation) that kids dont catch it or spread it? Or at least the percentages are very very low.... Is that bullshit then? (must stop listening to Ali down at the one stop)
It is where the highest spike is in the worst hit boroughs in London, hence the increased testing for secondary children and their families to see if it is the children or the adults, time will tell once results in "
It will certainly tell us whether kids are magically not the super spreaders as the government has told us about r whether the scientists were correct all along. |
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I live on the border of the LB Greenwich. In the local area all schools have complete year groups of Children in self isolation. However the year groups vary from school to school.
However the local Public health services cannot see any common link ie family households, youth group, etc so the leader of the council make the decision to close all schools in the Borough and other boroughs in London are looking at following suit and closing their schools and colleges. |
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"It comes after the news that in london and the borough of greenwich will schools close as they move up to tier 3 with an increase of "cases", isnt this an interruption in their learning and what could be the solution, should it be more online teaching?
Are they sure that schools are the source of the increased numbers? Or just a convenient broadbrush. I'm far from convinced if schools need to close but as an example 2000 people can attend a football match.
As for education. Online teaching may work for some, who have equipment and broadband and quiet space, and for some subjects, but it is only part of the solution.
This isn't new. It's now 9 months old and we have at least another 12 months of this so hopefully our educators come up with a solution. Let's see what the Germans are doing and copy them, they normally get it right.
The London boroughs (along with areas in Kent & Essex) are seeing the highest spikes within the age 11-19 year old group. That’s why the 7 worst London boroughs and areas of Essex / Kent are being offered testing to the children and their families, even without symptoms to see how big the problem is. We aren’t quite in T3 but we will be very shortly.
Our schools are already closed, more to follow but a lot of parents are also keeping their kids of school this week.
11 to 19? That's interesting... I thought there was a lot of information (or perhaps misinformation) that kids dont catch it or spread it? Or at least the percentages are very very low.... Is that bullshit then? (must stop listening to Ali down at the one stop)
It is where the highest spike is in the worst hit boroughs in London, hence the increased testing for secondary children and their families to see if it is the children or the adults, time will tell once results in
It will certainly tell us whether kids are magically not the super spreaders as the government has told us about r whether the scientists were correct all along. "
The results will be interesting, I just hope enough actually go for the test (I fear many may not) we will be going this week |
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By *lan157Man
over a year ago
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"Shops apparently..then schools.
Where do you find that information? I've looked but can't find any info at all on where infections are contracted. "
Since supermarkets don't require you to use the nhs app before using them, because so many people would be told to isolate as a result including all the staff ,how could we ever know? |
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"No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. (
Personally I’d prefer teachers didn’t contract and die for the sake of a nativity play but ya-know priorities and all that.
What about the mental health of all the young children and the long term effect of this??
I’ve yet to know anyone who has died of COVID but this year, 3 people I know have committed suicide and 2 family members have died of cancer and the average age of someone that dies of covid is 81 not many teaching at that age I would think
5 of my colleagues are in hospital - 3 colleagues have passed it onto vulnerable family members one of whom passed away. All are under 40 but with underlying (asthma, lung condition, cancer survivor) ... so forgive me if your child’s nativity play pales into insignificance. "
5 teachers from one school in hospital that’s mad. |
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"No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. (
Personally I’d prefer teachers didn’t contract and die for the sake of a nativity play but ya-know priorities and all that.
What about the mental health of all the young children and the long term effect of this??
I’ve yet to know anyone who has died of COVID but this year, 3 people I know have committed suicide and 2 family members have died of cancer and the average age of someone that dies of covid is 81 not many teaching at that age I would think
5 of my colleagues are in hospital - 3 colleagues have passed it onto vulnerable family members one of whom passed away. All are under 40 but with underlying (asthma, lung condition, cancer survivor) ... so forgive me if your child’s nativity play pales into insignificance. "
Well there aren’t any nativity plays this year due to COVID think you would know that if you worked in a school  |
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"No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. (
Personally I’d prefer teachers didn’t contract and die for the sake of a nativity play but ya-know priorities and all that.
What about the mental health of all the young children and the long term effect of this??
I’ve yet to know anyone who has died of COVID but this year, 3 people I know have committed suicide and 2 family members have died of cancer and the average age of someone that dies of covid is 81 not many teaching at that age I would think
5 of my colleagues are in hospital - 3 colleagues have passed it onto vulnerable family members one of whom passed away. All are under 40 but with underlying (asthma, lung condition, cancer survivor) ... so forgive me if your child’s nativity play pales into insignificance.
Well there aren’t any nativity plays this year due to COVID think you would know that if you worked in a school "
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"No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. (
Personally I’d prefer teachers didn’t contract and die for the sake of a nativity play but ya-know priorities and all that.
What about the mental health of all the young children and the long term effect of this??
I’ve yet to know anyone who has died of COVID but this year, 3 people I know have committed suicide and 2 family members have died of cancer and the average age of someone that dies of covid is 81 not many teaching at that age I would think
5 of my colleagues are in hospital - 3 colleagues have passed it onto vulnerable family members one of whom passed away. All are under 40 but with underlying (asthma, lung condition, cancer survivor) ... so forgive me if your child’s nativity play pales into insignificance.
Well there aren’t any nativity plays this year due to COVID think you would know that if you worked in a school
And you obviously don’t have children to not know the devastating effect it’s having on them "
I have children and I am a teacher so wrong on both accounts ...... nativity play was a phrase as you stated your child would be disappointed as all of the Christmas activities. I’m telling you her disappointment isn’t in any way comparable to teachers dying. Whether you think it is or not. |
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"No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. (
Personally I’d prefer teachers didn’t contract and die for the sake of a nativity play but ya-know priorities and all that.
What about the mental health of all the young children and the long term effect of this??
I’ve yet to know anyone who has died of COVID but this year, 3 people I know have committed suicide and 2 family members have died of cancer and the average age of someone that dies of covid is 81 not many teaching at that age I would think
5 of my colleagues are in hospital - 3 colleagues have passed it onto vulnerable family members one of whom passed away. All are under 40 but with underlying (asthma, lung condition, cancer survivor) ... so forgive me if your child’s nativity play pales into insignificance.
5 teachers from one school in hospital that’s mad. "
I work with a cluster of school so all in same town not school. |
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"And I have to say our school has had just 1 case since they went back in September and that was 2 weeks ago and we are going into tier 3 on Wednesday "
Yes it’s luck of the drawer isn’t it my children’s school have had no cases. (Touch wood) it appears once it’s in its rife. It’s keeping it out that is the key |
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"No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. (
Personally I’d prefer teachers didn’t contract and die for the sake of a nativity play but ya-know priorities and all that.
What about the mental health of all the young children and the long term effect of this??
I’ve yet to know anyone who has died of COVID but this year, 3 people I know have committed suicide and 2 family members have died of cancer and the average age of someone that dies of covid is 81 not many teaching at that age I would think
5 of my colleagues are in hospital - 3 colleagues have passed it onto vulnerable family members one of whom passed away. All are under 40 but with underlying (asthma, lung condition, cancer survivor) ... so forgive me if your child’s nativity play pales into insignificance.
Well there aren’t any nativity plays this year due to COVID think you would know that if you worked in a school "
Our daughter's nursery is doing a Nativity - the kids are going to do it during normal nursery time, the staff will film it and we can see the recording. It's not exactly the same as being there for real but it's still meaning that the kids can do it. |
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"No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. (
Personally I’d prefer teachers didn’t contract and die for the sake of a nativity play but ya-know priorities and all that.
What about the mental health of all the young children and the long term effect of this??
I’ve yet to know anyone who has died of COVID but this year, 3 people I know have committed suicide and 2 family members have died of cancer and the average age of someone that dies of covid is 81 not many teaching at that age I would think
5 of my colleagues are in hospital - 3 colleagues have passed it onto vulnerable family members one of whom passed away. All are under 40 but with underlying (asthma, lung condition, cancer survivor) ... so forgive me if your child’s nativity play pales into insignificance.
Well there aren’t any nativity plays this year due to COVID think you would know that if you worked in a school
Our daughter's nursery is doing a Nativity - the kids are going to do it during normal nursery time, the staff will film it and we can see the recording. It's not exactly the same as being there for real but it's still meaning that the kids can do it. "
Yes I know lots of infants schools did this too - it’s lovely that they are doing this is they only get a few years to do it. |
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I think they should close schools a week early if people are mixing with older family members to give them time to isolate prior surely it's common sense |
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"No my daughter would be so disappointed as she said they were only doing fun Christmassy things this week.
It’s ridiculous how children and their education have been treated throughout all this, I know they aren’t doing much at school this week but it’s an important bit of normality for them. I’d rather not have this 5 day break over Xmas where people will do what they want. ("
its a bit of a contradictory statement to make that its ridiculous how their education has been treated followed up by if they send them home they only miss all the fun christmas stuff anyway
i would have said it mght only be a week til half term but a week is potentially a significant portion of teaching for pupils who have missed so much this year ... but if its only fun and games being missed might aswel send them home, let the teachers do some isolation and give them an opportunity to feel confident they can safely see some family over christmas like the rest of is |
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"Shops apparently..then schools.
Where do you find that information? I've looked but can't find any info at all on where infections are contracted. "
Just googled it?
It was the 1st result which popped up. |
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"And I have to say our school has had just 1 case since they went back in September and that was 2 weeks ago and we are going into tier 3 on Wednesday
Yes it’s luck of the drawer isn’t it my children’s school have had no cases. (Touch wood) it appears once it’s in its rife. It’s keeping it out that is the key"
They have had cases it Hass either been covered up or the symptoms in kids are minor but it doesn't stop them spreading it to others |
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"And I have to say our school has had just 1 case since they went back in September and that was 2 weeks ago and we are going into tier 3 on Wednesday
Yes it’s luck of the drawer isn’t it my children’s school have had no cases. (Touch wood) it appears once it’s in its rife. It’s keeping it out that is the key
They have had cases it Hass either been covered up or the symptoms in kids are minor but it doesn't stop them spreading it to others "
My guess is asymptomatic younger kids spreading it but that’s just a guess |
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By *andsCouple
over a year ago
Edin |
Yes!!!
I’m actually sick and tired of people moaning about teachers!
To try and put this politely WE (teachers) have not had as easy a ride through this as people like to make out. We remote taught, we doorstep visited the most vulnerable pupils in our school twice a week, we delivered food packages weekly, we ran hubs for the key worker’s children (then had to go home and set work online)... we worked through our Easter break (unpaid) and our summer break (unpaid) looking after other people’s children whilst trying damn hard to make sure our own children were getting adequate help with their schooling at home. We are not asking for additional days off all we wanted was 3 days ... yes 3 days additional blended learning 21st/22nd/23rd December so we could confidently spend Christmas with our families without the fear of passing on the virus. As it s_ands we are on standby to track and trace on Christmas Day and it is a very high possibility. |
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"Yes!!!
I’m actually sick and tired of people moaning about teachers!
To try and put this politely WE (teachers) have not had as easy a ride through this as people like to make out. We remote taught, we doorstep visited the most vulnerable pupils in our school twice a week, we delivered food packages weekly, we ran hubs for the key worker’s children (then had to go home and set work online)... we worked through our Easter break (unpaid) and our summer break (unpaid) looking after other people’s children whilst trying damn hard to make sure our own children were getting adequate help with their schooling at home. We are not asking for additional days off all we wanted was 3 days ... yes 3 days additional blended learning 21st/22nd/23rd December so we could confidently spend Christmas with our families without the fear of passing on the virus. As it s_ands we are on standby to track and trace on Christmas Day and it is a very high possibility. "
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"Yes!!!
I’m actually sick and tired of people moaning about teachers!
To try and put this politely WE (teachers) have not had as easy a ride through this as people like to make out. We remote taught, we doorstep visited the most vulnerable pupils in our school twice a week, we delivered food packages weekly, we ran hubs for the key worker’s children (then had to go home and set work online)... we worked through our Easter break (unpaid) and our summer break (unpaid) looking after other people’s children whilst trying damn hard to make sure our own children were getting adequate help with their schooling at home. We are not asking for additional days off all we wanted was 3 days ... yes 3 days additional blended learning 21st/22nd/23rd December so we could confidently spend Christmas with our families without the fear of passing on the virus. As it s_ands we are on standby to track and trace on Christmas Day and it is a very high possibility. "
here here!! Need a standing ovation emoji. |
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"LB Greenwich has given in to gvmt threats of legal action if they close schools early."
It’s not worth the hassle or money to fight it, parents will just keep kids of school anyway if they choose to |
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"LB Greenwich has given in to gvmt threats of legal action if they close schools early.
It’s not worth the hassle or money to fight it, parents will just keep kids of school anyway if they choose to "
My schools (child's) is open till Friday as planned. Very few cases so far thankfully, 2 boys, 3 staff. Fingers crossed it stays that way. |
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"LB Greenwich has given in to gvmt threats of legal action if they close schools early.
It’s not worth the hassle or money to fight it, parents will just keep kids of school anyway if they choose to
My schools (child's) is open till Friday as planned. Very few cases so far thankfully, 2 boys, 3 staff. Fingers crossed it stays that way. "
We closed last Friday, but that was our usual end of term. Returned for five days after a whole school 2 week closure as three teachers tested positive, no children. However, that doesn’t mean the kids weren’t asymptomatic, we will never know. Other than that one child tested positive before half term after his father did. |
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By *arry247Couple
over a year ago
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For the best chance to get rid of Covid-19, YES.
Schools, work, shopping etc. should all be stopped for at least 2 weeks. Everyone should stay locked in their own homes, but that is not going to happen life has to go on, people have to go to work to earn money, people have to shop to eat and children need the education and social mixing they get in school.
Any restrictions have to respect the reality of life.
Having said that if the idiots respected the restrictions put in place and only mixed when absolutely necessary we would not be where we are now and covid would be more or less a memory now. |
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By *ookMan
over a year ago
london |
It’s a tricky one... taken my 2 out of school a few days early. Reports of children and teachers across London in various schools having covid... so take them out if any suspected contact with infected person all go and get tested in good time for Xmas... then avoid anyone or places that are not safe...obviously after Wednesday bars and restaurants shut so as long as we remain on the ball should be able to cautiously mix with safety in mind |
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By *ookMan
over a year ago
london |
I heard reports of a venue that hosted a party with pizza vouchers as entrance fee to get round the substantial meal rule... 50 confirmed cases!!!!! Apparantly warned before on a couple of occasions previously. Owner /organiser in my opinion should be shot and then fined as well as removing drinks and entertainment licence. This is the problem we are all dealing with not to mention the 50 infected peoples extended families for Xmas ! Totally insane. |
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"I heard reports of a venue that hosted a party with pizza vouchers as entrance fee to get round the substantial meal rule... 50 confirmed cases!!!!! Apparantly warned before on a couple of occasions previously. Owner /organiser in my opinion should be shot and then fined as well as removing drinks and entertainment licence. This is the problem we are all dealing with not to mention the 50 infected peoples extended families for Xmas ! Totally insane. "
I do wonder what the consequences are for landlords / people like that... If any at all. You'd like to hope that he has his license revoked, premises shut for a month and people who attended fined. But doubt if anything significant will happen. |
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