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countdowntonap · 20/05/2020 19:58

Do any of your risk assessments state that you can’t eat or drink during your time at school? Surely if it’s too dangerous to take a sip of water (definitely not allowed, I checked) then it’s too dangerous to open my mouth and talk to the class?!

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countdowntonap · 20/05/2020 21:54

Bump. Would really like to know if this applies to other schools.

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greathat · 20/05/2020 22:31

Do you not get a lunch break?

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GrammarTeacher · 21/05/2020 06:06

Allowed to drink. Not in labs though.

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reefedsail · 21/05/2020 06:52

That is totally, utterly ridiculous. It's going to be really hot!

That needs Union intervention.

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skylarkdescending · 21/05/2020 12:56

What?! How on earth can that be reasonable? If it's not safe to eat/drink then it's not safe to open.
Speak to your union.

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countdowntonap · 21/05/2020 15:01

Thanks all. Have spoken to union. I’m usually very compliant, and want to do a good job for the school and students, so wanted to check whether others thought this was acceptable.

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SansaSnark · 21/05/2020 15:08

I'd be surprised if that was legal! Definitely contact your union!

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qweryuiop · 21/05/2020 17:09

Definitely not acceptable or reasonable (also very unlikely to be effective).

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GinWithRosie · 21/05/2020 20:37

That can't possibly be legal!!! You'll dehydrate 😱😱

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