jackboy wrote: » If a lot of teachers wear masks then we will see massive absenteeism in a couple of months. Wearing masks for a large part of the day is physically and mentally draining and likely health damaging. It all sounds great in theory but it won’t be sustainable for very long.
mirrorwall14 wrote: » We’re getting visors apparently. I’ll still be wearing a mask under it for my bigger classes at least based on my reading of the science
am_zarathustra wrote: » Is your principal suggesting visors alone? The masks will make teaching more difficult for sure. Be hard to project your voice etc. but, same as you, from the research I just can't see a visor offering enough protection, for me or the kids. I do have a demonstration desk in my lab and I'm half tempted to get a big sheet of perspex or shatterproof acetate and fix it to it so I could do demonstrations behind it without a mask, be a lot of cleaning but it might be worth it. I'd be well over 2m from the nearest student up there but I'd be worried that youd get down spray without the screen
Ophelia Modern Firehouse wrote: » Where do we think things will stand regarding school staff refusing to wear face coverings? There will be some, I can already see some getting very worked up about their rights etc. If the employer, following government guidelines, mandates face coverings as part of the safe reopening strategy then how will these people be dealt with? You can't refuse to follow PPE policy in any other workplace situation afaik. Could it result in disciplinary action?
Ophelia Modern Firehouse wrote: » If the employer, following government guidelines, mandates face coverings as part of the safe reopening strategy then how will these people be dealt with? /QUOTE] There's no way they'll "mandate" it especially in a practical sense. It'll be an advisory and most will wear them out of social peer pressure if not actual belief in their necessity. They'll (Dept of Ed or local management) will never put themselves in a situation where they are in a Mexican stand-off with a member of staff or student over a face-covering. That's not to say that 'soft' solutions might not be found around location, class-size, timetable etc., but there'll never be a 'you must do this or else' moment I'd say.
wirelessdude01 wrote: » Yeah seeing this on twitter as well. You can bet these teachers are the same idiots who cause scenes at shop doors when staff ask them to mask up. They will be in the minority, I hope. Should be written into the relevant school policy and then they have no choice.
Alex86Eire wrote: » It was hinted to us that they won't be happening - in person anyway. No parent teacher meetings and no open night obviously. Haven't heard officially from management yet though.
Ophelia Modern Firehouse wrote: » How are parent teacher meetings to operate this year? I don't see any reference in the documents.
Ophelia Modern Firehouse wrote: » Yes, for example if you are identified as a close contact. But you remain available for remote work too.
Bananaleaf wrote: » Just reading the circular that was dropped tonight (on a Friday would ya believe??) I see that Covid sick pay comes into play if you either have Covid-19 or if you have been recommended to self-isolate. I would imagine that if you present to your GP with flu-like symptoms and are sent for a test, you are recommended to self-isolate while you wait for the results, would that be right? Is it the same if you find yourself needing to get tested, yet you are asymptomatic?
Bananaleaf wrote: » Just clarifying ... masks are still not mandatory at second level, is that right? It is just recommended that they are worn?
DubLad69 wrote: » I would imagine that they would be as normal, just with a 2m difference, Sanatiser at each door, and face coverings
pandoraj09 wrote: » I don't know. I'm emailing management to find out...There are a group on our staff that always shout loudly about coming back as early as possible.
DubLad69 wrote: » Principal just emailed us at 5pm on a Friday seeking a person for the LWR, but he can confirm that they will not be able to give them 2 hours off their timetable, but will give them 2 hours off S&S. Can't see anyone doing it.
