COVID-19 — Coronavirus

[WestGorton]

640 private schools have no problem reopening on June 1st meanwhile the teaching unions continue their quest to deprive state sector pupils of an education

In my view because they won't get fees from the parents otherwise. I think they all should aim for September. That would make sense for all.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Yeah, when people don’t get enough attention in that one, their faux outrage forces them over here. I’ve fallen out with both sides but it’s their fault for bringing their idiocy on to this thread.

Suppose it’s a bit much to ask for a mod to keep this thread on point....

 

[Boris Becker’s Backhand]

I would suggest private schools don’t cram 30/35 pupils into one classroom at a time, their classroom size I would guess are significantly smaller so socially distancing is a damn sight easier.

Correct but as I understand it the govt intend to restrict class sizes to manageable levels to aid social distancing

 

[Penworthamblue]

640 private schools have no problem reopening on June 1st meanwhile the teaching unions continue their quest to deprive state sector pupils of an education

My lads back at school next week

 

[moomba]

In my view because they won't get fees from the parents otherwise. I think they all should aim for September. That would make sense for all.

If they can make it safe for kids, I reckon it's really important they get back into the school environment as soon as possible.

September would be really damaaging IMO, but it it can't be made safe until then I guess we'll all just have to deal with it.

 

[Boris Becker’s Backhand]

My lads back at school next week

Plenty will be and I think parents will be allowed to make their own decision on whether it’s right for their kids without fear of falling foul of the authorities for keeping them home. Makes more sense than a blanket “no schools should open” policy pursued by the unions

 

[WestGorton]

If they can make it safe for kids, I reckon it's really important they get back into the school environment as soon as possible.

September would be really damaaging IMO, but it it can't be made safe until then I guess we'll all just have to deal with it.

Agreed it's not perfect but children catch up quickly as they are very adaptable. It would give certainly.

 

[nellyonthewing]

A free press is fundamental warts and all. It is flawed but imagine the likes of Cummings in control. It is like our right to exchange views on Bluemoon.

A free press ? Not sure we have one.We certainly have a loaded press spouting their own political idealogy rather than facts allowing us to make up our own mind. The laziness of the British public unable to see or read past a catchy headline has led us to this .Same in sport.

 

[WestGorton]

A free press ? Not sure we have one.We certainly have a loaded press spouting their own political idealogy rather than facts allowing us to make up our own mind. The laziness of the British public unable to see or read past a catchy headline has led us to this .Same in sport.

I think this is verging beyond the thread so won't engage.

 

[Boris Becker’s Backhand]

In my view because they won't get fees from the parents otherwise. I think they all should aim for September. That would make sense for all.

No doubt the primary motivation is cash I agree but not at the expense of safety. Things in September might be pretty much like they are now and with no real prospect of a vaccine I think they’ve lost enough time at school and they should get back asap

 

[Manc in London]

640 private schools have no problem reopening on June 1st meanwhile the teaching unions continue their quest to deprive state sector pupils of an education

Class sizes are smaller at private schools? They have more money than state schools?

 

[WestGorton]

No doubt the primary motivation is cash I agree but not at the expense of safety. Things in September might be pretty much like they are now and with no real prospect of a vaccine I think they’ve lost enough time at school and they should get back asap

It's a fair point. I just think so close to the holiday period it isn't worth it unless the holidays are reduced.

 

[DenisLawBackHeel74]

I enjoyed the DC interview.

whatever your political leanings you have to give him kudos for coming out and answering questions like that. Fair play to the lad.

 

[Boris Becker’s Backhand]

It's a fair point. I just think so close to the holiday period it isn't worth it unless the holidays are reduced.

No real prospect of a holiday though for many. Normal rules don’t apply this summer.

 

[Ric]

Leave it out fellas, or at least take the personal arguments to PM. Cheers.

 

[SWP's back]

I enjoyed the DC interview.

whatever your political leanings you have to give him kudos for coming out and answering questions like that. Fair play to the lad.

Hope your tin hat is hardy.

 

[Boris Becker’s Backhand]

Class sizes are smaller at private schools? They have more money than state schools?

True but state schools intend to use a rota system to keep sizes low I believe

 

[WestGorton]

Leave it out fellas, or at least take the personal arguments to PM. Cheers.

Mrs Merton would sort it out. She loved a debate

 

[Rammy Blue]

What time is Boris tonight?

 

[Ashleymcduff]

End of day he’s been caught out on a jolly and lied through his teeth.

HIS WIFES BDAY
EASTER BANK HOILDAY
TRIP TO A POPULAR CASTLE
260 miles from home.

come on don’t take a genius to figure it out.

they are thick as shit if they think we don’t know this.

should of just come out and said yes I’ve broken the restriction rules I hold my hands up and I’m sorry.

but he won’t say sorry or he done wrong and he made this long bull shit story about not knowing if he got petrol on a 600 mile round trip in a Land Rover discovery and he took a hour round trip to a castle to test his eyes.

only a special breed of moron (Tory) won’t see this for what it is.