Why would dc of non working parents be in school?

[DaanSaaf]

Just that really. Wondered what the reasons could be.

EHCP children. They are entitled to a place.

If you don't already know it would be none of your business. Schools aren't only open to keyworkers.

They are vulnerable

The child might be vulnerable or have a learning difficulty or a mental health issue or their might be concerns for their welfare.

Child protection?
Health needs of the parent -maybe attending chemo/infusions/hospital daily.
Extended family care role?
Not sure those are the first few that came to mind.

My twins have EHCPs and have a right to a space but their nursery is currently closed. We have the right to a space elsewhere and their nursery have offered us respite afternoons where they will open specifically for the twins. So far we haven’t taken them up on it. DH is working and so am I but not full time.

Children who are otherwise vulnerable (have social workers or unstable home environments for various reasons) are also entitled to spaces if they are needed. For some children school is unfortunately safer than being home even with COVID

Official guidance

www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-vulnerable-children-and-young-people/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-vulnerable-children-and-young-people

If you don't already know it would be none of your business. Schools aren't only open to keyworkers

I was curious, not judging

Thanks for answering

My son has just started back at nursery this week.
He's 4 and autistic, the routine is better for him and he'll be starting school in summer so they want to prepare him for that.

I have a friend who's dh is a keyworker but she doesn't work herself. Her reason is because she thinks he'd be better spending time in school rather than at home with her. He does not have an EHCP and is not vulnerable.
Apparently there are no other kids in school according to her.

Xsquared - why does your friend think it's worth putting her child and the school staff at risk?

Sounds like she could keep her child safely at home and easily adhere to the government guidance.

Because, quite simply, their home isn't safe for them.

Additional needs or maybe the child or parent is vulnerable.

Rest assured there will be a reason behind it. They aren't getting something your kids aren't, under false pretences.

xsquared my DS's school are not allowing this. If only one parent is a keyworker then they are requesting proof as to why the other parent can't look after them.

Lots of reasons that are no one's business but the families' and the schools'

Children with an EHCP are allowed a place but there is often non available my sons goes to a special school and obviously has an EHCP his school has been closed since all schools closed, and he couldn't just go anywhere ,I'm not bothered about this as I would rather keep him home and safe but just pointing out school is not available to ALL children with an EHCP.

"Because, quite simply, their home isn't safe for them."

Quite simply, that is not true.

@hallamoo @Waxonwaxoff0

I was surprised with her decision too, especially since she's not working.

My DD has an EHCP so is currently at school.

Is there nothing about this god awful situation that people can't use as a reason to judge their "friends" and neighbours?

The school my youngest usually attends has about ten children ‘in’ at this time. A mixture of children with EHCPs, that have parents who are key workers, that are considered vulnerable/at risk, and that are in care.

My middle child was offered a place at his school as he has an EHCP. I declined, as I can meet his needs at home until things go back to ‘normal’, but not everybody can do that.

@sunnystroll

How on earth is it not true?

@2007Millie DD has been offered two days a week at school because she's so violent towards us.

No EHCP or diagnosed SEN. The house would be safer without her here tbh. But I'm too scared to accept though as I don't want to risk being ill and then not be able to keep her brother safe.