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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
I've googled it but can't find anything. I know the government are due to address the nation on the 16th.
What do you think they will say?
I'm asking because I don't know what to tell my children. They are teens (year 10 & 12) and it's starting to get to them.
I want to give them hope, but I don't want to lie to them obviously.
All through this I've been honest with them, keeping them up to date with changes but I'm at the point now that I simply don't know what to say to them to keep their spirits up. I think they've heard 'things will get better' so many times now.
Please help me.... |
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I think things will go like last year, places will start opening up a bit more between April and June.
Keep a check on the daily announcements if you can.
You can only rely on the goverment advice. |
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over a year ago
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"I've googled it but can't find anything. I know the government are due to address the nation on the 16th.
What do you think they will say?
I'm asking because I don't know what to tell my children. They are teens (year 10 & 12) and it's starting to get to them.
I want to give them hope, but I don't want to lie to them obviously.
All through this I've been honest with them, keeping them up to date with changes but I'm at the point now that I simply don't know what to say to them to keep their spirits up. I think they've heard 'things will get better' so many times now.
Please help me...."
Is the big speech on the 16th? I hope they are gonna announce the way out of lockdown... surely with how good vaccinations are going we can’t be in full lockdown for much much longer... |
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over a year ago
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The announcement is on the 22nd and it's going to be a roadmap for the next steps.
Nothing has been confirmed but it is looking like the timeframe for when schools should reopen and a possibility that non essential shops will reopen.
The tier system is also likely to be changed.
I know that in school children are being told that yes it is uncertain and we've got no definite answer because we are only guessing until any official announcements are made but the vaccine roll out is going well and death rates, hospital admissions and more importantly infection rates are dropping rapidly.
I hope you can reassure them. X |
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"The announcement is on the 22nd and it's going to be a roadmap for the next steps.
Nothing has been confirmed but it is looking like the timeframe for when schools should reopen and a possibility that non essential shops will reopen.
The tier system is also likely to be changed.
I know that in school children are being told that yes it is uncertain and we've got no definite answer because we are only guessing until any official announcements are made but the vaccine roll out is going well and death rates, hospital admissions and more importantly infection rates are dropping rapidly.
I hope you can reassure them. X"
Just to add that yes it is really difficult to give them any definite answers so i would focus on the last part of my reply above because those are things that are definitely true and provable. X |
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It’s a tough one OP. All I’ve told my lad is the earliest schools will go back is 8th March but that isn’t guaranteed and in his mind he doesn’t think he’ll be back until after Easter.
As for the rest he accepted last year, just about everything closed, not likely to see family for a year, escape the city, etc. If any of those things happen before July, we’ll see it as a bonus. As for socialising with friends after school, unlikely even for a kick about in the park |
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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago
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Can anybody hazard a guess at when gyms might reopen, I've got a family member who really feels like he would like to have a very tough idea and there's no hint of predicting it that I can find. |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
Thanks for the replies, much appreciated. It's soooooo hard when it's evident your young people are struggling. I'm lucky in that mine talk to me, as a parent I want to be able to give them some hope, something to look forward to but I don't feel like I can do that like I could in the beginning 
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We're secretly pleased not to have young kids or teenagers in the house got to admit, it's hard enough trying to keep ourselves positive and upbeat through this pandemic and we are missing the now grown up and flown the nest kids dreadfully but at least we're not having to deal with home schooling and teenage angst on a daily basis. Mega respect to everyone that is and OP the very fact you've posted on here just shows what a grand job you're doing at parenting through these trying times. Sending big virtual hugs to you for being the kind of parent(s) every child deserves xx |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
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"We're secretly pleased not to have young kids or teenagers in the house got to admit, it's hard enough trying to keep ourselves positive and upbeat through this pandemic and we are missing the now grown up and flown the nest kids dreadfully but at least we're not having to deal with home schooling and teenage angst on a daily basis. Mega respect to everyone that is and OP the very fact you've posted on here just shows what a grand job you're doing at parenting through these trying times. Sending big virtual hugs to you for being the kind of parent(s) every child deserves xx"
Gosh, I'm welling up here, thank you  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It’s a tough one OP. All I’ve told my lad is the earliest schools will go back is 8th March but that isn’t guaranteed and in his mind he doesn’t think he’ll be back until after Easter.
As for the rest he accepted last year, just about everything closed, not likely to see family for a year, escape the city, etc. If any of those things happen before July, we’ll see it as a bonus. As for socialising with friends after school, unlikely even for a kick about in the park "
my son is allowed to play football on the park after school (keyworker) with his best friend he goes to school with . got to give them something.. its probably bending the rules but not outright breaking them.. sanity must be valued
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
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"It’s a tough one OP. All I’ve told my lad is the earliest schools will go back is 8th March but that isn’t guaranteed and in his mind he doesn’t think he’ll be back until after Easter.
As for the rest he accepted last year, just about everything closed, not likely to see family for a year, escape the city, etc. If any of those things happen before July, we’ll see it as a bonus. As for socialising with friends after school, unlikely even for a kick about in the park
my son is allowed to play football on the park after school (keyworker) with his best friend he goes to school with . got to give them something.. its probably bending the rules but not outright breaking them.. sanity must be valued
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Definitely ~ I have allowed my middle son to go out for a bike ride this evening. If he meets a friend I'm not going to moan at him. |
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"It’s a tough one OP. All I’ve told my lad is the earliest schools will go back is 8th March but that isn’t guaranteed and in his mind he doesn’t think he’ll be back until after Easter.
As for the rest he accepted last year, just about everything closed, not likely to see family for a year, escape the city, etc. If any of those things happen before July, we’ll see it as a bonus. As for socialising with friends after school, unlikely even for a kick about in the park
my son is allowed to play football on the park after school (keyworker) with his best friend he goes to school with . got to give them something.. its probably bending the rules but not outright breaking them.. sanity must be valued
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Everyone to their own, my lad hasn’t seen his friends since 12th December and even then it was only at school. They haven’t been to the park since end of September. He talks to them on message and he just accepts how it is, as do his mates. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We're secretly pleased not to have young kids or teenagers in the house got to admit, it's hard enough trying to keep ourselves positive and upbeat through this pandemic and we are missing the now grown up and flown the nest kids dreadfully but at least we're not having to deal with home schooling and teenage angst on a daily basis. Mega respect to everyone that is and OP the very fact you've posted on here just shows what a grand job you're doing at parenting through these trying times. Sending big virtual hugs to you for being the kind of parent(s) every child deserves xx"
Absolutely agree with this, my heart goes out to anyone with younger kids school age with all added responsibilities on top of the restrictions we’re all facing xx |
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I too worry about my 15 year old, he has never spent so much time with me. He does have a home gym, goes running by the sea and has X box live, so can still talk to his friends online.
However, I work long hours for the NHS, so he is home alone most of the time and I worry about the impact of all of this isolation on his development and mental health, feel your angst OP.X |
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I thought keyworkers children were still at school? (I don't have school age kids so no idea!) But more kids are at school this time around than the first shutdown? |
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"I thought keyworkers children were still at school? (I don't have school age kids so no idea!) But more kids are at school this time around than the first shutdown? "
Oh believe an announcement is being made on the 22nd and March 6th is the earliest possible return to school but not confirmed (or not) until the 22nd |
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"I thought keyworkers children were still at school? (I don't have school age kids so no idea!) But more kids are at school this time around than the first shutdown? "
Yes there is many more children in school this time round.
In the 1st lock down on the average day we would have between 7 and 15 children, Now the minimum is over 200 and maximum has been 300.
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I thought keyworkers children were still at school? (I don't have school age kids so no idea!) But more kids are at school this time around than the first shutdown? "
Mine aren't able to go in but are both not quite desperate to get back but would prefer it as they don't learn as well at home  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I thought keyworkers children were still at school? (I don't have school age kids so no idea!) But more kids are at school this time around than the first shutdown?
Yes there is many more children in school this time round.
In the 1st lock down on the average day we would have between 7 and 15 children, Now the minimum is over 200 and maximum has been 300.
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Thanks for that, had no idea but believed it to be so! |
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over a year ago
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"I thought keyworkers children were still at school? (I don't have school age kids so no idea!) But more kids are at school this time around than the first shutdown?
Yes there is many more children in school this time round.
In the 1st lock down on the average day we would have between 7 and 15 children, Now the minimum is over 200 and maximum has been 300.
Thanks for that, had no idea but believed it to be so! "
We have managed to get it down to about 200 because we had parents where one was a key worker but the other was at home and a few cases where yes they were a key worker but only worked evenings or one day a week and it was just impossible to manage that number.
The teacher has to teach the children in the class plus those online. |
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"I thought keyworkers children were still at school? (I don't have school age kids so no idea!) But more kids are at school this time around than the first shutdown?
Yes there is many more children in school this time round.
In the 1st lock down on the average day we would have between 7 and 15 children, Now the minimum is over 200 and maximum has been 300.
Thanks for that, had no idea but believed it to be so!
We have managed to get it down to about 200 because we had parents where one was a key worker but the other was at home and a few cases where yes they were a key worker but only worked evenings or one day a week and it was just impossible to manage that number.
The teacher has to teach the children in the class plus those online. "
Different at our school, those kids that are at school have to log on and join the live lessons like those at home, so everyone is getting taught the same.
School is just providing a space for them to learn whilst parents work, a rota of supervisor teachers in school, everyone else at home. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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my ten year old is so happy being allowed to go school and see his friends. Godsend and so grateful to teachers. I like to see him play one on one footy or go for a ride after school otherwise he'll be on fortnight for hours as that's how he sees the rest of his friends
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over a year ago
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"I thought keyworkers children were still at school? (I don't have school age kids so no idea!) But more kids are at school this time around than the first shutdown?
Yes there is many more children in school this time round.
In the 1st lock down on the average day we would have between 7 and 15 children, Now the minimum is over 200 and maximum has been 300.
Thanks for that, had no idea but believed it to be so!
We have managed to get it down to about 200 because we had parents where one was a key worker but the other was at home and a few cases where yes they were a key worker but only worked evenings or one day a week and it was just impossible to manage that number.
The teacher has to teach the children in the class plus those online.
Different at our school, those kids that are at school have to log on and join the live lessons like those at home, so everyone is getting taught the same.
School is just providing a space for them to learn whilst parents work, a rota of supervisor teachers in school, everyone else at home. "
yes all teachers at home on video link.. teaching assistants in the classroom.. its a bit like at doctors.. the doctors are remote and the nurses, receptionists and scan operators are front line in the GP practice
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I thought keyworkers children were still at school? (I don't have school age kids so no idea!) But more kids are at school this time around than the first shutdown?
Yes there is many more children in school this time round.
In the 1st lock down on the average day we would have between 7 and 15 children, Now the minimum is over 200 and maximum has been 300.
Thanks for that, had no idea but believed it to be so!
We have managed to get it down to about 200 because we had parents where one was a key worker but the other was at home and a few cases where yes they were a key worker but only worked evenings or one day a week and it was just impossible to manage that number.
The teacher has to teach the children in the class plus those online.
Different at our school, those kids that are at school have to log on and join the live lessons like those at home, so everyone is getting taught the same.
School is just providing a space for them to learn whilst parents work, a rota of supervisor teachers in school, everyone else at home.
yes all teachers at home on video link.. teaching assistants in the classroom.. its a bit like at doctors.. the doctors are remote and the nurses, receptionists and scan operators are front line in the GP practice
d"
Clearly depends on where you live because that is not happening at local schools where I am or ours and it is not happening a doctor's surgeries where I am either.
Every teacher is in school except if they are self isolating.
The doctors are in the surgery again except if they are self isolated. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Clearly depends on where you live because that is not happening at local schools where I am or ours and it is not happening a doctor's surgeries where I am either.
Every teacher is in school except if they are self isolating.
The doctors are in the surgery again except if they are self isolated.
Same here ... doctors & teachers working on a rota unless self-isolating |
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"We think the announcement will be on the 22nd. 
I read earlier it will be sometime in the week of 22nd which buys them 4 days if they need them  "
I'm in the same boat. I wouldn't get their hopes up at all. We have a long way to go before we are close to getting out of this. I'd imagine we stay like this till Easter break. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Clearly depends on where you live because that is not happening at local schools where I am or ours and it is not happening a doctor's surgeries where I am either.
Every teacher is in school except if they are self isolating.
The doctors are in the surgery again except if they are self isolated.
Same here ... doctors & teachers working on a rota unless self-isolating "
I think that this has been a problem from the very beginning of all of this to be honest.
Things differ from region to region and what happens in one area isn't happening in another so it can get a bit confusing. |
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By *ookie46Woman
over a year ago
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"I thought keyworkers children were still at school? (I don't have school age kids so no idea!) But more kids are at school this time around than the first shutdown?
Yes there is many more children in school this time round.
In the 1st lock down on the average day we would have between 7 and 15 children, Now the minimum is over 200 and maximum has been 300.
Thanks for that, had no idea but believed it to be so!
We have managed to get it down to about 200 because we had parents where one was a key worker but the other was at home and a few cases where yes they were a key worker but only worked evenings or one day a week and it was just impossible to manage that number.
The teacher has to teach the children in the class plus those online.
Different at our school, those kids that are at school have to log on and join the live lessons like those at home, so everyone is getting taught the same.
School is just providing a space for them to learn whilst parents work, a rota of supervisor teachers in school, everyone else at home. "
This is what is happening at my youngest’s school. The teachers who are home are still doing live lessons from there |
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Not heard of anything of this date. As things upon the virus are changing very rapidly, I think it's wise to take things day by day. This, especially as this virus has very different effects upon various groups of people, as well as individuals' unique symptoms.
Sure, there are national campaigns, restrictions and we're quite in another league to those countries that have fared so much better.
The most important :news' are the progress in scientific research evidence reports that are published.
Other than that, we can manage our own lifestyles, within the boundaries and rules that we live within. The government is due to publish a roadmap on from the current lockdown on the 22nd. It will be good to see the outline plan at that point, when we will have vaccinated a huge proportion of those who are most vulnerable to illness and death, because of their age and characteristics. |
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"Clearly depends on where you live because that is not happening at local schools where I am or ours and it is not happening a doctor's surgeries where I am either.
Every teacher is in school except if they are self isolating.
The doctors are in the surgery again except if they are self isolated.
Same here ... doctors & teachers working on a rota unless self-isolating
I think that this has been a problem from the very beginning of all of this to be honest.
Things differ from region to region and what happens in one area isn't happening in another so it can get a bit confusing. "
.... and likely school to school |
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"Clearly depends on where you live because that is not happening at local schools where I am or ours and it is not happening a doctor's surgeries where I am either.
Every teacher is in school except if they are self isolating.
The doctors are in the surgery again except if they are self isolated.
Same here ... doctors & teachers working on a rota unless self-isolating
I think that this has been a problem from the very beginning of all of this to be honest.
Things differ from region to region and what happens in one area isn't happening in another so it can get a bit confusing.
.... and likely school to school "
Very much so.
My friend has children at 2 different schools and the online provision couldn't be more different. |
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"I thought keyworkers children were still at school? (I don't have school age kids so no idea!) But more kids are at school this time around than the first shutdown?
Yes there is many more children in school this time round.
In the 1st lock down on the average day we would have between 7 and 15 children, Now the minimum is over 200 and maximum has been 300.
Thanks for that, had no idea but believed it to be so!
We have managed to get it down to about 200 because we had parents where one was a key worker but the other was at home and a few cases where yes they were a key worker but only worked evenings or one day a week and it was just impossible to manage that number.
The teacher has to teach the children in the class plus those online.
Different at our school, those kids that are at school have to log on and join the live lessons like those at home, so everyone is getting taught the same.
School is just providing a space for them to learn whilst parents work, a rota of supervisor teachers in school, everyone else at home.
This is what is happening at my youngest’s school. The teachers who are home are still doing live lessons from there "
Likewise.... we all had a laugh this week when the PE teachers two cats got into his room and decided they wanted to join in; we’ve had a few toddler interruptions to, but it just lightens things up a little  |
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"I thought keyworkers children were still at school? (I don't have school age kids so no idea!) But more kids are at school this time around than the first shutdown?
Yes there is many more children in school this time round.
In the 1st lock down on the average day we would have between 7 and 15 children, Now the minimum is over 200 and maximum has been 300.
Thanks for that, had no idea but believed it to be so!
We have managed to get it down to about 200 because we had parents where one was a key worker but the other was at home and a few cases where yes they were a key worker but only worked evenings or one day a week and it was just impossible to manage that number.
The teacher has to teach the children in the class plus those online.
Different at our school, those kids that are at school have to log on and join the live lessons like those at home, so everyone is getting taught the same.
School is just providing a space for them to learn whilst parents work, a rota of supervisor teachers in school, everyone else at home.
This is what is happening at my youngest’s school. The teachers who are home are still doing live lessons from there
Likewise.... we all had a laugh this week when the PE teachers two cats got into his room and decided they wanted to join in; we’ve had a few toddler interruptions to, but it just lightens things up a little "
It's always funny when that happens. 
Ash was doing his online physio And had to do an exercise on the floor and the cat decided she was going to join him and stretched out next to him. |
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"I thought keyworkers children were still at school? (I don't have school age kids so no idea!) But more kids are at school this time around than the first shutdown?
Yes there is many more children in school this time round.
In the 1st lock down on the average day we would have between 7 and 15 children, Now the minimum is over 200 and maximum has been 300.
Thanks for that, had no idea but believed it to be so!
We have managed to get it down to about 200 because we had parents where one was a key worker but the other was at home and a few cases where yes they were a key worker but only worked evenings or one day a week and it was just impossible to manage that number.
The teacher has to teach the children in the class plus those online.
Different at our school, those kids that are at school have to log on and join the live lessons like those at home, so everyone is getting taught the same.
School is just providing a space for them to learn whilst parents work, a rota of supervisor teachers in school, everyone else at home.
This is what is happening at my youngest’s school. The teachers who are home are still doing live lessons from there
Likewise.... we all had a laugh this week when the PE teachers two cats got into his room and decided they wanted to join in; we’ve had a few toddler interruptions to, but it just lightens things up a little
It's always funny when that happens.
Ash was doing his online physio And had to do an exercise on the floor and the cat decided she was going to join him and stretched out next to him. "
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"I thought keyworkers children were still at school? (I don't have school age kids so no idea!) But more kids are at school this time around than the first shutdown?
Yes there is many more children in school this time round.
In the 1st lock down on the average day we would have between 7 and 15 children, Now the minimum is over 200 and maximum has been 300.
Thanks for that, had no idea but believed it to be so!
We have managed to get it down to about 200 because we had parents where one was a key worker but the other was at home and a few cases where yes they were a key worker but only worked evenings or one day a week and it was just impossible to manage that number.
The teacher has to teach the children in the class plus those online.
Different at our school, those kids that are at school have to log on and join the live lessons like those at home, so everyone is getting taught the same.
School is just providing a space for them to learn whilst parents work, a rota of supervisor teachers in school, everyone else at home.
yes all teachers at home on video link.. teaching assistants in the classroom.. its a bit like at doctors.. the doctors are remote and the nurses, receptionists and scan operators are front line in the GP practice
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Clearly depends on where you live because that is not happening at local schools where I am or ours and it is not happening a doctor's surgeries where I am either.
Every teacher is in school except if they are self isolating.
The doctors are in the surgery again except if they are self isolated."
maybe not all but i think my sons school has cut down staff numbers just in case.. head teachers and year heads are in and the doctor i spoke today was worklng from home
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"Probably already been said but Feb 16 was the target date for the 1-6 vaccination groups to be completed. Then they would review the data and brief about a week later. "
It was the first four groups and it's the target is the 15th which but we have already hit it
They have now started on group 5 and 6.
But group 6 has about 9 million people in it, so it's going to take a while. |
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"I thought keyworkers children were still at school? (I don't have school age kids so no idea!) But more kids are at school this time around than the first shutdown?
Yes there is many more children in school this time round.
In the 1st lock down on the average day we would have between 7 and 15 children, Now the minimum is over 200 and maximum has been 300.
Thanks for that, had no idea but believed it to be so!
We have managed to get it down to about 200 because we had parents where one was a key worker but the other was at home and a few cases where yes they were a key worker but only worked evenings or one day a week and it was just impossible to manage that number.
The teacher has to teach the children in the class plus those online.
Different at our school, those kids that are at school have to log on and join the live lessons like those at home, so everyone is getting taught the same.
School is just providing a space for them to learn whilst parents work, a rota of supervisor teachers in school, everyone else at home.
This is what is happening at my youngest’s school. The teachers who are home are still doing live lessons from there
Likewise.... we all had a laugh this week when the PE teachers two cats got into his room and decided they wanted to join in; we’ve had a few toddler interruptions to, but it just lightens things up a little
It's always funny when that happens.
Ash was doing his online physio And had to do an exercise on the floor and the cat decided she was going to join him and stretched out next to him. "
That’s what happened here one jumped on his back, you could see him working his paw, whilst the other decided it was cuddle time under his chin, all whilst trying to plank and do push ups with the kids ?? |
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"Thanks for the replies, much appreciated. It's soooooo hard when it's evident your young people are struggling. I'm lucky in that mine talk to me, as a parent I want to be able to give them some hope, something to look forward to but I don't feel like I can do that like I could in the beginning
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It must be a difficult time for you. I've been stuck indoors for way to long as well. It's good to see more positive comments up to this point anyway. Hopefully as someone mentioned with the infection rate going down things are at least looking a little promising for the first time and hopefully the vaccine works and will make the difference as long as things continue to run as smoothly as they seem to be so far? Here's to a positive future! Yay! |
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By *reyyaMan
over a year ago
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Kids don't need education. There will be no work for them to do. Business going bust left right and centre. No jobs. They will own nothing. And be happy. In a flat in a ghetto watching tv. |
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"Probably already been said but Feb 16 was the target date for the 1-6 vaccination groups to be completed. Then they would review the data and brief about a week later.
It was the first four groups and it's the target is the 15th which but we have already hit it
They have now started on group 5 and 6.
But group 6 has about 9 million people in it, so it's going to take a while."
Yes apologies group 1-4. He said they'd review the data 16th onwards and brief on the 22nd. |
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"Probably already been said but Feb 16 was the target date for the 1-6 vaccination groups to be completed. Then they would review the data and brief about a week later.
It was the first four groups and it's the target is the 15th which but we have already hit it
They have now started on group 5 and 6.
But group 6 has about 9 million people in it, so it's going to take a while.
Yes apologies group 1-4. He said they'd review the data 16th onwards and brief on the 22nd. "
I've just heard on the radio that they are officially starting on group 5 which is the over 65's from Monday and people in that category should start expecting letters and texts. Its good going.  |
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over a year ago
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Children have suffered the most during this whole shitshow. They are the least likely to be affected by Covid but their whole futures have been jeopardised. As a parent, I have no answers when my son asks me whether this will ever be over. |
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"Children have suffered the most during this whole shitshow. They are the least likely to be affected by Covid but their whole futures have been jeopardised. As a parent, I have no answers when my son asks me whether this will ever be over."
This is true but they are also very resistant.
There is hope in history as well because after 2 years of the Spanish flu from 1918 to 1920 we then had the roaring twenties and life was good for many. There is hope. |
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Yes kids are resilient to a point. However, teenage mental health issues are skyrocketing and that scares me and should scare everyone. When your child sees no end to this and is unable to be with their friends to gain comfort, we have a massive problem. Suicides in the under 18s are already increasing. The death toll from other causes will dwarf the deaths from Covid. |
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"Thanks for the replies, much appreciated. It's soooooo hard when it's evident your young people are struggling. I'm lucky in that mine talk to me, as a parent I want to be able to give them some hope, something to look forward to but I don't feel like I can do that like I could in the beginning
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It is hard as can’t give them a date when we can do things again. What I do with my lad is talk about and plan what we’d like to do, the one thing we don’t talk about is when. For us it’s having those things to do in the future and believing they will happen at some point.
I need to win the lottery (and get a job) for some of the dreams that have been added to the list mind, but it’s a good way to have hope & positivity about the future.
OP it’s been nearly a year since this all started, we’ve got this far, which is monumental in itself. You’ve kept the kids positive as possible, home schooled and probably are closer than ever. It’s normal to have down days, try not to dwell on being to be able answer all questions and especially ones around dates. Stay strong xx |
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"Yes kids are resilient to a point. However, teenage mental health issues are skyrocketing and that scares me and should scare everyone. When your child sees no end to this and is unable to be with their friends to gain comfort, we have a massive problem. Suicides in the under 18s are already increasing. The death toll from other causes will dwarf the deaths from Covid. "
Yes of course its a worry but we can't change reality.
All we can do is reassure them that it won't last forever.
And actually they can see their friends just online for now and they can seek support and comfort just in a different way. |
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"I've googled it but can't find anything. I know the government are due to address the nation on the 16th.
What do you think they will say?
I'm asking because I don't know what to tell my children. They are teens (year 10 & 12) and it's starting to get to them.
I want to give them hope, but I don't want to lie to them obviously.
All through this I've been honest with them, keeping them up to date with changes but I'm at the point now that I simply don't know what to say to them to keep their spirits up. I think they've heard 'things will get better' so many times now.
Please help me...."
Well what can you say to them? We don’t know anything. Can’t give them false hope and can’t give them any updates. They will have to wait until the end of the month like the rest of us. Difficult but nothing you can do. |
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"Children have suffered the most during this whole shitshow. They are the least likely to be affected by Covid but their whole futures have been jeopardised. As a parent, I have no answers when my son asks me whether this will ever be over."
I agree with you. I think the youngsters with a few exceptions have been brilliant and it would be good for once to see and hear their efforts being praised rather than the incessant criticism. As has been said they are least at risk but have been disrupted the most and are least equipped to understand what's going on. Some of the comments seem to be from people who either have no kids or who have completely lost touch with reality. We speak about protecting the vulnerable. Well they are vulnerable and need more thought. |
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I think they will announce how brilliant they (the government) have been with rolling out single vaccines to people.
They will then subtly blame you (the public) for still not doing enough.
They will show you numerous slides of infection rates and simplified graphs.
In a bumbling manner they will then reintroduce the tier systems leaving plenty of room for mass confusion as to allow the blame to passed on to the public again in winter.
They will finish the speech by saying in the usual Churchill manner..."TOGETHER, WE CAN BEAT THIS"
Shuffle papers...thank people....walk off to hide heads in sand until it all magically disappears. |
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"I think they will announce how brilliant they (the government) have been with rolling out single vaccines to people.
They will then subtly blame you (the public) for still not doing enough.
They will show you numerous slides of infection rates and simplified graphs.
In a bumbling manner they will then reintroduce the tier systems leaving plenty of room for mass confusion as to allow the blame to passed on to the public again in winter.
They will finish the speech by saying in the usual Churchill manner..."TOGETHER, WE CAN BEAT THIS"
Shuffle papers...thank people....walk off to hide heads in sand until it all magically disappears."
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"I think they will announce how brilliant they (the government) have been with rolling out single vaccines to people.
They will then subtly blame you (the public) for still not doing enough.
They will show you numerous slides of infection rates and simplified graphs.
In a bumbling manner they will then reintroduce the tier systems leaving plenty of room for mass confusion as to allow the blame to passed on to the public again in winter.
They will finish the speech by saying in the usual Churchill manner..."TOGETHER, WE CAN BEAT THIS"
Shuffle papers...thank people....walk off to hide heads in sand until it all magically disappears."
So the op was asking for help with her kids. Think that's helpful? |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I think they will announce how brilliant they (the government) have been with rolling out single vaccines to people.
They will then subtly blame you (the public) for still not doing enough.
They will show you numerous slides of infection rates and simplified graphs.
In a bumbling manner they will then reintroduce the tier systems leaving plenty of room for mass confusion as to allow the blame to passed on to the public again in winter.
They will finish the speech by saying in the usual Churchill manner..."TOGETHER, WE CAN BEAT THIS"
Shuffle papers...thank people....walk off to hide heads in sand until it all magically disappears.
So the op was asking for help with her kids. Think that's helpful? "
Its ok. That's the reality of it! |
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