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