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AIBU in feeling uncomfortable about this

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Peasonearthandcarrotwilltoall · 17/03/2022 06:35

I am not brave enough for AIBU and willing to accept that I am being unreasonable
But had a letter from school yesterday that has said in order to save money on coaches they want parents to volunteer to take 3-4 children swimming each week for the last few weeks of term.

I can’t do this because I don’t drive, but AIBU in feeling a bit uncomfortable about the children all being expected to travel in cars with adults they are unfamiliar with and then walked from a car park to the venue by them so the school don’t have to pay for coaches.

I don’t like the way it has been presented without a choice because I would’ve happily paid towards a coach tbh rather than relying on someone I don’t know to take dd swimming until Easter.

They are starting from next week so that’s not enough time for a dbs check, plus will the people have mot’s, insurance.
Willing to accept I’m completely overthinking this and being pfb though.

OP posts:
Jk987 · 17/03/2022 12:14

Walk or public bus.
But is it really that risky? It's just another car journey courtesy of a like minded parent. We live in total fear these days, it's sad.

reluctantbrit · 17/03/2022 14:04

@Jk987

Walk or public bus. But is it really that risky? It's just another car journey courtesy of a like minded parent. We live in total fear these days, it's sad.
Unfortunately it’s not. The school pits parents in a very difficult situation and if something happens and it shows that the school had not done a proper risk assessment the head is in legal trouble.

I do think I wouldn’t have an issue with car sharing, after all, I have driven various kids for activities and play dates.

But this is a school event within school hours and different rules apply.

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