Why would dc of non working parents be in school?

[DaanSaaf]

Just that really. Wondered what the reasons could be.

Well I said it in my 8.09 post too but okay

But I'm putting on my flame proof kit for those that judge me.

You shouldn’t have to but the ignorance of some is astounding, unfortunately

Arrietty

Obviously there are also EHCP children who are ACTUALLY unsafe, as in being neglected too.
They fall into several cats girlies according to Gov. guidelines.

Thank you Arrietty

Categories not Cats girlies. Obviously!

Well I said it in my 8.09 post too but okay

Excuse me for not following each and every sentence you write. FFS.

Obviously there are also EHCP children who are ACTUALLY unsafe, as in being neglected too.

Yes, but I don’t think gossip mob on this thread need that pointed out.

About three separate people now have asserted that currently school is only for the DC of 1) Keyworkers and 2) “Bad parents”. So I think that bit is covered.

Why are some people soooo rude on here, saying it's none of anyones business? The OP wasn't judging, she was just curious. Isn't that what people should do, ask questions and educate themselves? It's not like the OP would go up to a parent and grill them on why they are dropping their kids off, that would be unacceptable.

Vulnerable children are encouraged to be in school. People are worried about increased DV during this period and children who were already suffering low level neglect (hate that term, neglect is neglect IMO) could be really suffering...

Lol. Of course there are kids in lots of categories. But there are ones with social workers whose parents are just shit too.

Arrietty

Some people are a bit thick. Don't take it personally.
I even copied and pasted Gov guidelines up thread.
Some people can be bothered to read the facts and when they spout this kind of thing, it just proves they are ill informed.
As I said, don't take it to heart.

I work in a sen school. Any of our children can come in be it for routine respite or to access the equipment.
It's not just the ones who don't have a safe home environment

My friends dd is still going to school. She has autism and has meltdowns if theres changes to routine. My friend is a single mother and she struggles in the school holidays because of this. However, normally she has her parents on hand to help her alot. Obviously she doesnt have that now so she has made the decision to send her dd to school. I personally would do the same if it was me in that situation. Her dds dad is not involved and hasnt been since she she was 2. She is 10 now.

I think in times like this it's better to keep judgements and opinions to ourselves as most people are just trying their best to get through in whichever way we can.

Getting through this safetly doesnt mean getting through without catching the virus, it means getting through with everyone is the best health they can be, mentally and physically, making sure we are fed and watered and that the needs of us and out children are met. For some that means sending their children to school

It’s just a bit scary the way everyone is so ready to turn on each other. About school places, and lockdown rules, supermarket slots and anything else they think of.

Before this pandemic I used to wonder how the Stasi recruited so many willing informants. I don’t wonder now.

Lol. Of course there are kids in lots of categories. But there are ones with social workers whose parents are just shit too.

You do realise there are lots of reasons for having a social worker besides “shit parents”?

The ignorance on this thread is impressive.

That was to @whatdoyoudonow

Also how do you know both parents are non-working? If you lived opposite us, you'd think we were both non-working.

DH is SAHD anyway but also currently waiting a now-delayed operation. He'll only show his face when he's having a good day, you don't see him lying on the sofa in agony.

I'm working full time from home. But my hours are flexible and we are actively encouraged to take breaks and to exercise. So you may see me going out for a walk at 10am, or heading for the supermarket at 3pm.

Our son is severely autistic, routine helps maintain a calm demeanour and he struggles during school holidays. So he is attending full-time school during this time. You are on the other side of the road, you don't hear his meltdowns, and in normal times we only leave the house as a family when he is in the right frame of mind; so you might not appreciate just how disabled he is.

I think most parents rely on weekday respite when caring for a child with disabilities ,my son is non verbal so gets SLT normally at his special school.,but school isn't open so there is no place ,and in nearly six weeks I have heard absolutely nothing from them either which I'm rather surprised about ,it ,s hard of course but I would rather keep him home with me safe anyway but am surprised at the lack of contact.

People speculating like this is precisely the reason why so few parents, whose children are on child protection plans or have special educational needs, have chosen to send in their kids.

There are thousands of kids up and down the country who are entitled to a school place, and who the state is keen to support but they're not getting it because of this curtain-twitching, snotty, English obsession with whose got what and why.

And I do.hate th e way some posters on here lump all vulnerable children together as being neglected ,my son is very vulnerable due to his disabilities he is in no way neglected .

x2boys I had no contact either until this week and then suddenly there’s a flurry of activity, weekly video calls, offers of respite at nursery, VI teacher sessions, SALT, portage, even had a social care OT home assessment via what’s app yesterday (although now they do have to come round and measure up). So hopefully there will be some support coming your way soon.

My friends husband is a doctor and she's not currently working. She sends her DD to nursery 2 days/week on the basis of her husband's job.

To give nosy people something to wonder about.

Hopefully @SinkGirl!

Needs not met safely at home also means:
Disabled children, who attend schools that have the correct equipment to lift and handle them, feed them and look after them.

Undertaking this sort of care alone at home for months on end would be impossible and would put the families under intolerable strain. Specialist schools are set up for this and it is essential that these children, who may also have extreme learning and behavioural difficulties, are able to attend their settings if staff and parents agree it’s appropriate.

Any vulnerable child with a social worker should be attending school too. I read that only a very small percentage of these children are actually attending, which has made schools very worried for the children’s safety.