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All staff meeting end of day - handhold

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Backtoreality1 · 22/01/2026 15:59

Pretty sure that we are going to be shutting down - but whether with immediate effect not sure. Its been a horrible day as we were informed about the meeting first thing this morning, so you can imagine how much work is getting done! Only one topic of conversation and its all going round in circles which is driving me crazy.

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MantleStatue · 23/01/2026 06:44

I am so so sorry @Backtoreality1 Thanks

My DC are in a small private school with over 30% SEN and I am terrified of ours closing. My oldest is currently limping through his GCSEs at the moment.

So many threads right now about posters workplaces closing, people being made redundant (if they are 'lucky') and lives being turned upside down. It's just all so desperately sad.

Thanks
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Soontobe60 · 23/01/2026 06:06

Why would a school closing in 6 months time mean some staff will lose their homes? Is this a private school?

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It must be a private school which means some staff (house mums if its boarding etc) have accommodation on site.

If a state school closed it would be a much longer process of dwindling numbers, downsizing or academisation.

Soontobe60 · 23/01/2026 06:06

Backtoreality1 · 23/01/2026 05:55

As I thought - school closing at end of year - so many children having to change school and so many staff who are so dedicated losing their job and in some cases their home. The meeting was devastating and very poorly prepared.

Why would a school closing in 6 months time mean some staff will lose their homes? Is this a private school?

Thortour · 23/01/2026 06:02

Are you in a union?

AnnaQuayInTheUk · 23/01/2026 06:01

I'm so sorry to hear that.

ThisIsMyBurnerPhone · 23/01/2026 05:57

So sorry OP. Is your home affected? Sounds like it could have been handled better and that it was a dreadful day.

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Backtoreality1 · 23/01/2026 05:55

As I thought - school closing at end of year - so many children having to change school and so many staff who are so dedicated losing their job and in some cases their home. The meeting was devastating and very poorly prepared.

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Theda13 · 22/01/2026 19:41

Hope you’re okay, OP! It’s happening far too often these days, unfortunately.

cramptramp · 22/01/2026 19:40

What happened OP.

whyyyyyisitmonddayy · 22/01/2026 19:29

Update ?

TiredTrainLady · 22/01/2026 19:27

So many conversations like this at the minute its very worrying... i hope it wasnt too bad news OP

User0311 · 22/01/2026 19:26

How did it go

Imperfectpolly · 22/01/2026 19:08

Hope it wasnt as bad as you thought.

Shinyandnew1 · 22/01/2026 18:59

Oh dear, what happened?

ThejoyofNC · 22/01/2026 18:50

Oh no sorry to hear that OP!

Coka · 22/01/2026 18:39

How did it go? I hope it wasnt as bad as expected

DaisyChain505 · 22/01/2026 16:00

Don’t want to read and run @Backtoreality1

I hope it’s not as you fear. Fingers crossed for you.

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