Have I missed something re: schools. Are they still going to be closing for the summer or is this a case of once they reopen the new school year starts?
Because if it is the former, why bother reopening them just a few weeks before they would typically be closing for the summer? With exams already cancelled, what need is there for pupils to go back for such a short period. And if it is a phased return then that short period will be even shorter for some.
There’s a whole host of issues...
The kids who will suffer most are disadvantaged kids. So some might suggest getting them back for the summer hols to make up for it...
But.... these are a fucking nightmare, kids don’t turn up and are often dragged (sometimes literally) to attend. The ones who will attend will have done diligent work and won’t really need it.
Then who staffs it? Staff have their own kids to look after. Where do they go?
Do they lose their holidays? Do you pay them to do it?
Now, I feel like I’m making excuses here, but there’s issues that we need to be directed and coordinated at a higher level. Will we get that? I doubt it.
Anyway, I’m knackered. I’ve worked like a bastard this last few weeks! It’s great to have the bank holiday.