Schools

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

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

And what happens to the teachers' children...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From Friday here if not before. Wirral.