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Are you going to make your child wear a mask at school?

32 replies

Mummypig2020 · 28/05/2020 16:29

Just that really. I was searching for Dd school uniform for when she starts in September and found this.

What are your thoughts?

I wouldn’t make/let her wear one. And the play school she goes too has said the staff won’t be wearing them either.

Are you going to make your  child wear a mask at school?
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GeorgieTheGorgeousGoat · 28/05/2020 16:30

Not a chance

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womaninatightspot · 28/05/2020 16:34

No tbh I'm sure it would be discarded and lost pretty quickly. Kids are awful for taking things off when they get hot so I'm sure it'd end up being left in the playground with their fleece/ gloves/ hat. Also other kids can be mean.

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Waxonwaxoff0 · 28/05/2020 16:35

Nope.

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Cookiecrisps · 28/05/2020 16:38

The head of my child’s school has said no masks or face coverings for the children or the staff.

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Stuckforthefourthtime · 28/05/2020 16:40

We've been told no for the return to school.

Masks only work if people use them properly - which means well fitted, proper materials (even if that just means sturdy cotton), no touching, worn only for around 3 hours before thorough washing and then removed properly without touching the front.

What are the chances of most children (or adults) following more than 2 of these guidelines?

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RoxyTheProssie · 28/05/2020 16:41

No, if social distancing is going to be enforced in primary schools I will be withdrawing mine and home schooling.

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SunbathingDragon · 28/05/2020 16:44

No. Schools aren’t requiring them and unless they are worn and removed correctly, they are pointless.

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Watsername · 28/05/2020 16:45

I don't think they are allowed to wear them?

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megletthesecond · 28/05/2020 16:47

Yes, if they have to. But mine are secondary age.
I would try and get a unique one though. Unless they'll get muddled.

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KittenVsBox · 28/05/2020 16:49

No. I dont think mine would deal with them consistently enough for them yo provide any protection- quite apart from the fact wearing one consistently for 7-8 hours would be horrible. It would be a soggy mess by 3.30.

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CrocodileFrock · 28/05/2020 16:50

Our HT has said that masks won't be allowed. They can be used on the way to/from school if the parents want them, but children won't be allowed to have them in school.

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PickAChew · 28/05/2020 16:50

Don't be so bloody stupid.

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SeasonFinale · 28/05/2020 16:51

Guidance says no masks in schools.

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AriettyHomily · 28/05/2020 16:52

No.

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Nonnymum · 28/05/2020 16:53

No, and actually I think it make her vulnerable rather than safer. She won't keep in on all day, other kids will pick it up and maybe even try it on. I think she will be safer without one.

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Soubriquet · 28/05/2020 16:53

Kids can lose their entire PE kit even with it fully named Grin

Masks have no chance

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DominaShantotto · 28/05/2020 16:54

Nope. No way. She has sensory issues as a result of her diagnosed condition and also eczema, plus already impaired speech (again diagnosed - before anyone complains about "internet diagnosis" or whatever) so it wouldn't be at all viable for her to do so.

The other child - I occasionally consider if one might stop the incessant talking - but I don't think they make masks that strong!

Their grandmother bought them some - but they use it either to pretend to be a duck, or stick it on their head and pretend to be a traffic cone!

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everybodysang · 28/05/2020 16:56

@PickAChew

Don't be so bloody stupid.

why so combative? I won't be, and I'm pretty cautious, but there's nothing wrong with asking the question. Why is it stupid?
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sixnearlyseven · 28/05/2020 17:02

No of course not, unless it becomes mandatory

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rhubarbfizzy · 28/05/2020 17:04

UK ... the only country at the moment where masks are actively discouraged .... and currently up there amongst the world leading countries with covid deaths

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Kittywampus · 28/05/2020 17:04

No, mine is in primary school. The children would try on each others masks (which would increase infection risks) , throw them around the playground, then lose them, all before morning break.

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ozymandiusking · 28/05/2020 17:05

Some people are so rude.

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oldwhyno · 28/05/2020 17:07

No.

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PasserbyEffect · 28/05/2020 18:16

Not in primary school

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Dinosauratemydaffodils · 28/05/2020 18:19

Bought ds (5) one from playmobil. He's okay in it for short periods, don't think he'd cope for a full day. Besides by lunch time he'd be using it as a catapult.

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