Re: Keeping schools open is stupid
I have to put a different spin on this I'm afraid because my child is autistic and attends a specialist school. My son (and the other children's) mental health is at risk if he doesn't attend - especially when we are expected to become specialist teachers at home - which in our case ended in numerous meltdowns because my son needs to keep home and school separate. He has PDA traits as well, so maybe you can imagine?
My son's class only has 6 kids in it and the entire school (2 campuses for the 70 pupils) has been placed into bubbles with social distancing in place, masks, and staggered break times etc. All after school clubs have suspended. Their temps are taken before they're allowed on school transport. We, and the other parents, are satisfied that everything that can be done, is being done.
I understand your feelings WIC, but a blanket 'keep your kids at home' isn't that simple for everybody in the UK. School is just school to most kids, but it isn't for kids like my son. It's a lifeline for him and for us.
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