COVID-19 — Coronavirus

[BringBackSwales]

Is there any interesting news about the virus today?

Yes apparently he isn’t resigning

 

[kaz7]

R is currently 0.7-1

 

[the-ecstacy-of-eight]

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

...and how will a rota system work?

Let's just say that the plan is to half the class size and effectively create two classes for each class.
Will teachers be expected to teach both classes and therefore spend twice as much time at work?

I wonder why the unions are getting involved ;)

 

[BringBackSwales]

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

I think giving your kids a fundamentally better chance of not getting the virus significantly trumps a few weeks missed education

 

[True_Blue69]

By mid June virtually everything open

Wonder if there will be the same meltdown as there was about football starting around the same time.

 

[Boris Becker’s Backhand]

No, we're not supposed to use a rota system, the guidance specifically advised against it.

I thought a rota system in the sense that kids will be taught on alternate days or weeks was one option being mooted by the govt

 

[Boris Becker’s Backhand]

...and how will a rota system work?

Let's just say that the plan is to half the class size and effectively create two classes for each class.
Will teachers be expected to teach both classes and therefore spend twice as much time at work?

I wonder why the unions are getting involved ;)

It’s not perfect but any education is better than none

 

[kaz7]

Wonder if there will be the same meltdown as there was about football starting around the same time.

Football is a contact sport,shopping isn't

 

[True_Blue69]

...and how will a rota system work?

Let's just say that the plan is to half the class size and effectively create two classes for each class.
Will teachers be expected to teach both classes and therefore spend twice as much time at work?

I wonder why the unions are getting involved ;)

My daughter's school is splitting class into 2 groups A and B. A will be in Monday and Tuesday, weds will be cleaning day and group B will be in Thurs and Fri.

 

[ganganvince]

Football is a contact sport,shopping isn't

You've never been in Aldi on a Sunday when the cheap lazy spa's are on