To keep DS off school today

[Mrsknackered]

He's got a bit of a cold, but he went in yesterday and last week.
We haven't had a car since Christmas which means he has to do a 2 mile walk to school. He copes well with this but we have to leave at 7.55am to ensure we get there in time.
We got absolutely drenched yesterday and DS2 is poorly (chest infection) so I felt quite bad! The weather forecast as the moment is heavy rain and at 8am its heavy snow. I know IBU but please someone tell me it's against the law to drag children out in this weather and at 1 degree he's in reception. If that makes any difference!!!

[CheapSausagesAndSpam]

I used to have this issue when we lived in the UK...we were 4 miles from school...no walking paths and that meant a bus trip. Trouble was, the bus stop was a mile away and often late...then another mile walk at the other end.

Once we got stuck for ages waiting for the bus in the snow and ice and it was AWFUL/

I kept them off the next day as both felt low.

Now I'm in OZ and we sometimes have a day off if its over 40.

[Mrsknackered]

Suburban we were meant to move 2 months into him being at the school, however it all fell through and we won't be moving until March 2019 now.

None of the children near to us attend the same school, so no chance of lifts. But like I said usually DP can usually drop him to breakfast club en route work, but he's away for a few days so we haven't got that option today.

[BashStreetKid]

If you're more than 2 miles away and it's the nearest suitable school, your son is entitled to school transport from the council.

[SuburbanRhonda]

If you're more than 2 miles away and it's the nearest suitable school, your son is entitled to school transport from the council.

The OP didn’t say it was the nearest school.

[BashStreetKid]

That's why I used the word "If", Suburban.

[SuburbanRhonda]

Fair enough.

I assumed the fact the OP said they were planning to move nearer to the school until the move fell through meant it wasn’t the nearest school.

[Ginmummy1]

One day is one day. However, you can’t keep him off every time one of you has a cold, or the weather is bad. He will end up with very poor attendance very quickly!

What are your longer term plans for getting him to school? Can you move him to a school more local to you? Is there a bus that can get you part of the way? Can you pay someone to take him? Are you going to get your own car? Is your DP away a lot, or is he often able to take him so this would only be an occasional issue?

[thegreylady]

I hope you kept the poor little chap home in the warm. I wouldn’t hesitate. I would also consider bicycles for you ( with child seat for ds2) and for ds1 as soon as he is able to ride.

[AJPTaylor]

Keep him off. Seems reasonable to me

[RB68]

Whilst he is not in the greatest health I think that it is OK BUT in terms of weather really its about the right clothes - something warm underneath uniform ie vest (old fashioned but it works) Wellies with good thick socks and a waterproof coat and if he wants an umbrella. You also need decent gloves and a hat with ear covers. Make sure you have a rain cover for the little one as well. If your journey tips over 2 miles ask about school transport in England they have to provide if over that for primary

[SuburbanRhonda]

If your journey tips over 2 miles ask about school transport in England they have to provide if over that for primary

Only if there is no place at a nearer school.