drunkmonkey wrote: » If you were a retired teachers maybe but this is mainly a 70+ problem here just like everywhere else. This seems to have been in the wild here since late December/ eary January, yet we have no dead teachers or primary school children i'm aware of. The social distancing in schools isn't possible but i've seen no evidence it's needed when the at risk group are cocooned. The kids are probably the healthiest group they've been locked away long enough not be carrying the virus. We can't take a one shoe fits all approach, it needs to happen location by location as some areas are pretty much virus free at this stage.
Ministers are braced for the economy to slump by more than 14 percent in the next three months sparking concerns that tens of thousands of Britons may die prematurely from the worst recession in history. There are growing fears in Whitehall that the impact of rapidly rising unemployment and deteriorating mental health from the lockdown may ultimately prove more lethal to the health of the country than the coronavirus.
emulsifier wrote: » Just a thought here, Is it possible for schools to move learning to online platforms and have teachers support kids with questions that they have? One day a week might be slow and also comes increased risk of exposure. Schools are vital to the economy yes, but there seems to be a way around it that can keep it going without increasing the risk of exposure which is technology However, the more difficult issues are those aspects of the economy are that need human to human connection but are not so essential.
emulsifier wrote: » Just a thought here, Is it possible for schools to move learning to online platforms and have teachers support kids with questions that they have? One day a week might be slow and also comes increased risk of exposure. Schools are vital to the economy yes, but there seems to be a way around it that can keep it going without increasing the risk of exposure which is technology However, the more difficult issues are those aspects of the economy that need human to human connection but are not so essential.
khalessi wrote: » You really havent a clue have you? All teachers want is a safe plan. Cashiers in supermarkets got spit screens up and all I want is safety for me the children I teach and my own chldren when they go back to school. Other jobs have got it, why not teachers? I was a nurse for 20+ years and am just asking for simple precautions to ensure health and safety in a pandemic
Ellsbells1 wrote: » My kids teachers both have kids themselves so who will mind their kids for them and both their partners are essential workers?
road_high wrote: » Could they alternate the days and they stay at home? People need to start thinking outside the box here. Simply shutting up shop until September is burying heads in sand
khalessi wrote: » Thank you for saying that, especially when there are other commenting that we dont want to come back. It makes me sad that people feel it is ok to bully teachers. I want to teach, I have nearly died twice in last few years and if safe for all I will teach. I was a nurse for 20 years and am well aware for prevention of cross infection and am really hoping there is a plan.
gnf_ireland wrote: » It becomes the same issue today as two essential workers and how they manage their childcare arrangements. A solution will need to be found that is workable. Maybe the school can facilitate once of the SNA rooms for children of teachers whose partner is also an essential worker ? I imagine the numbers are not that high across the entire country
Hearty80 wrote: » Surprise Surprise a teacher who doesn't want to go to work....... What about supermarket workers health care assistants, hospital porters, poundshop employees. All meeting the most at risk everyday. Take your head out of your posterior and go back to work. The economy needs schools and creches to reopen, it can't sustain you sitting at home being fully paid indefinitely.
pjohnson wrote: » They just want someone else to raise their child. You are a free babysitting service to them and as usual they dont give a rats ass about you or anyone else.
road_high wrote: » No one is “bullying” teachers. I have nothing but respect for them and their profession. All people are doing here is teasing out scenarios whereby some form of normality could return. We can’t afford to pay people to do nothing (I fully appreciate some teachers are working well on Zoom and other communication platforms) for massive lengths of time and have to tease out solutions. If other European nations are doing limited reopening then we must look at following suit
Hearty80 wrote: » What good is online to parents of young children who need to go to work. They need childcare ie creches and primary schools to reopen.
Hearty80 wrote: » Absolutely location by location sounds like a great idea, hopefully they will make the right decision and have some common sense.
khalessi wrote: » Sorry, but there have been numerous threads on boards, one recently 50 plus pages slagging off teachers, and here the Hearty80 states teachers dont want to go back to work, and then quotes me and says oh surprise a teacher who doesnt want to work, despite me mentioning in said quote I will work with PPE as I have some. Lets look at other nations. Denmark coopted other buildings for education use, has split clsses to about 6 kids, hand washing 2 hourly etc. DO you see it being done here. All I am saying is I hope so, a safe environment for everyone
wrestlemaniac wrote: » So you view primary school as fundamentally childcare? What is your idea of how you propose schools opening to work?
iamwhoiam wrote: » Schools are a place of learning but it cannot be denied that many parents work while the children are in school .This is the world over and always has been .I worked night shifts all my working life and worked it around when the kids were in school to get some sleep . The school time table is vital for many working parents and always wil be
khalessi wrote: » How will that help? Most children of teachers dont go to the school their parents teach in and if they do they are already accommodated in school numbers
gnf_ireland wrote: » Firstly you are assuming both teachers and students have access to online facilities ! Yes, it might make a difference. Personally I was not expecting schools to open this academic year, although I did hope for 2 weeks to cushion the shock that will no doubt exist in September. But I was hoping that teachers, especially those in primary, could have done a little more. An offer for a 5 minute Zoom call twice a week to give some 1-1 feedback, ask them how they were getting on etc would make a massive different to the children. A bit of encouragement to keep up the lessons, tell them how well they are doing and areas they know they could do a bit better with would maintain that engagement level with the school. We have had very different experiences between the two teachers in our school. One sent through a worksheet on Monday for the week and no communication after that. The other sent through daily worksheets, had google classroom set up to take homework in, and responds within 20 minutes each time. The difference it has made to student engagement is massive.
Mic 1972 wrote: » You are absolutely right, some people are selfish here but in reality restrictions can't be lifted in the middle of the pandemic unless safety measures are put in place
Mic 1972 wrote: » Surprise surprise, parents who are sick of minding their own kids at home while there is a world wide emergency right now Very selfish
gnf_ireland wrote: » The only thing on the internet to match the contempt of teachers getting a full salary while not in school is the contempt shown by some towards parents...
Stateofyou wrote: » I am also surprised by the lack of engagement from my kids teacher. I am trying to be understanding, and some are parents themselves and so are dealing with a lot on their plate too. But I did expect some level of communication from the teacher, maybe a maths lesson video/tutorial, a "hello" message, an email setup with the parents perhaps, an offer to help any who want some additional support if they're struggling... etc. There's been radio silence ever since school let out. Only hear from the principle, who even sent the voluntary homework plan out, it wasn't the teacher.
