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WordsAndWorlds · 18/03/2019 13:46

It's suddenly just dawned on me. What happens in Year 7-9 when they're still too little to just come home and be alone until we get in from work?

Do most senior schools offer afterschool clubs? I didn't think they did...

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Scoutsrus · 18/03/2019 14:22

Finish school 3.25, wait for bus, get bus, walk home from bus stop mine weren’t home til half 4. I usually got in by 6 at that stage. They’re not really left that long.

Comefromaway · 18/03/2019 14:20

They come home and stay until we get home from work. The only exception would be if I wasn't going to be home until past 6-7pm, then I would ask grandparents to pop by.

At ds's school they finish at 3.15pm but sometime he hangs round in the library/music room until 4.30pm.

mrsm43s · 18/03/2019 14:19

Yrs 7-9 aren't too little to be left at home for 2-3 hours unless they have some form of disability or have not been brought up in an age appropriate manner.

Scoutsrus · 18/03/2019 14:17

shrely most just come home at secondary level?

Zooop · 18/03/2019 14:16

I’m planning a mix of after school activities, staying later at school in the library and doing some work, going to granny’s house, and me coming home mid afternoon and then working from home but being available if needed (I can always finish off work later in the evening). But I do think 11 is old enough to manage for a couple of hours by themselves, as long as there is back up in case of a problem.

WeepingWillowWeepingWino · 18/03/2019 14:13

I wondered about this - DD is an only child so she would literally be home alone for potentially 2-3 hours. One of the various reasons we are looking at private which seems a bit better on this score.

clary · 18/03/2019 14:11

They are not considered too little as a general rule.

How late will you be home? What time will DC be home? A couple of hours is fine imo.

jannier · 18/03/2019 14:09

To be home alone at 11 for a few hours after a bad school day can be a lot especially if child has issues like bullying or detention and wants to discuss it. Have you a near by friend or relative that could be a drop in if I need to talk?

Im a cm and have 3 children who still check in when they have had a bad day o just want company. I've had them since babies they just call and say can I come in or knock. Parents are informed of course. don't charge for this but parents often send some biscuits, flowers now and then etc. I treat all my mindees like extended family and it doesn't matter how old they are.

FuckyNel · 18/03/2019 13:48

Year 7 isn’t little! It’s 11!

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