Our son's primary school has started opt-out PE lessons after school, from 1530 to 1600, which most parents think is a great idea.
We don't, he is 5 years old, by the time we pick up, get home, in, changed, homework etc there's barely any time left for playing before it's dinner, supper then off to bed. The school wants to steal 2.5 hours a week of time with him away.
The academy runs two primaries in the area, one they are trialing this extra PE lesson during lunchtime, the other after school. Whichever is "more successful" will be compulsory from September, I suspect that many parents will think "great free parent-outsourcing"
Our son really likes school, but this feels like the straw the breaks the camel's back and we'll have to go for home education.
Can they do this? How long can they extend the day for? Until 5PM? 8PM? If we insist on removing him early can the school stop us?
Why don't they just keep the kids in Monday 9AM to Friday 8PM, I'm sure half the parents would love that, allow them to go off to their busy lives without the annoyance of having to look after children.
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btrd · 17/04/2018 10:00
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