My daughters school sent this out last night at approx 7.30pm....

Originally Posted by: haghir22 

This is the bit I don't get , you are right though they are desperately trying to get to Easter with this but then what ?

Originally Posted by: Gooner 

I’ve always believed they’d try to delay school closures until Easter and I think it makes sense.  That gives them two weeks extra time to decide whether to extend the holiday because when they do, it could be for several weeks.  It also gives working parents a little more time to assess their own situation and arrange child care if necessary, because a lot is likely to change in two weeks. 

Originally Posted by: Caz 

I’ve always believed they’d try to delay school closures until Easter and I think it makes sense.  That gives them two weeks extra time to decide whether to extend the holiday because when they do, it could be for several weeks.  It also gives working parents a little more time to assess their own situation and arrange child care if necessary, because a lot is likely to change in two weeks. 

Originally Posted by: Caz 

But if you give a date now rather than announce overnight people will have a chance to get things in place - Darren has already said teachers are self isolating , schools will be shut at the drop of a hat 

Originally Posted by: Gooner 

The fact is, it’s difficult for anyone to plan anything under the circumstances and we all have to be prepared for overnight changes.  It’s an ongoing situation that we will all need to adapt to quickly. 

Originally Posted by: Caz 

My own thoughts are that they would announce an extended Easter break. But that would depend on schools being able to stay open, as per Darren’s post and hence my exit. 

The fact is, it’s difficult for anyone to plan anything under the circumstances and we all have to be prepared for overnight changes.  It’s an ongoing situation that we will all need to adapt to quickly. 

Originally Posted by: Caz 

I’ve always believed they’d try to delay school closures until Easter and I think it makes sense.  That gives them two weeks extra time to decide whether to extend the holiday because when they do, it could be for several weeks.  It also gives working parents a little more time to assess their own situation and arrange child care if necessary, because a lot is likely to change in two weeks. 

Edit:  That is of course notwithstanding schools having to close partially, or fully due to staff self isolating, as per Darren’s post. 

Originally Posted by: Caz 

But Caz , shutting them early makes absolutely no odds apart from  you have daily mass gatherings at schools , but the government don't want mass gatherings ?????????????

I should add I have 3 children at two different schools so its not easy but they should be close

Originally Posted by: Gooner 

My own thoughts are that they would announce an extended Easter break. But that would depend on schools being able to stay open, as per Darren’s post and hence my exit. 

The fact is, it’s difficult for anyone to plan anything under the circumstances and we all have to be prepared for overnight changes.  It’s an ongoing situation that we will all need to adapt to quickly. 

Originally Posted by: Caz 

I would be very surprised if the schools open again before September once they do shut, given that 12 weeks of isolation is being talked about for the elderly.

Originally Posted by: Rob K 

That’s my current thinking and another reason to delay closure for as long as possible. 

Originally Posted by: Caz 

Two people on my Facebook went out last night one to a pub and one to a club. I’ve called out there irresponsible actions.

This is the problem. People are still no adhering.

I don’t know about anyone else, but I am struggling to sleep properly at the moment. Waking at random hours.

I wonder today how many teachers will turn up to work. I suspect that school closures will talked about a lot today.

Originally Posted by: Heavy Weather 2013 

That’s my current thinking and another reason to delay closure for as long as possible. 

Originally Posted by: Caz 

Actually, I'll qualify this.

Schools should have been open but just for the children of essential workers on a caring for basis.

Thankfully I am still well, but I live with 80 yr old parents. This is the last day I'm prepared to work with student, even out doors.

Everyone else. Think about food. Dig up your gardens just in case and plant eatable things, we will plant as many spuds as we can.

I don't think it will be that bad but a lot of our food comes from abroad...

Originally Posted by: Devonian 

From a personal point of view, one of the worst things for me is when do I visit my parents again? They are both around 70 but bearing that in mind neither are really high risk i would have thought (eg my dad does things like 20-30 mile walks in a day sometimes). However, the thought of indirectly killing one or both of your parents is a pretty frightening thought. I am next due to go back in early May so i guess i have time to see how things pan out before making a decision. Having spoken to others my age it seems a pretty common concern.

Originally Posted by: JHutch 

That sounds fair and reasonable, except I’d say keep schools open for all students who turn up.  Everyone has different circumstances to consider so each should take their own measures to safeguard themselves and their household. 

Originally Posted by: Caz