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borgl · 20/04/2020 09:27

Two kids 6, 2

One Parent freelance
One a doctor working 2x12 hr shifts per week

Going to try and find nursery place for 2yo whilst doc at work with other adult at home working/homeschooling other one?

CFs?

OP posts:
Intelinside57 · 20/04/2020 09:28

Yes

PlanDeRaccordement · 20/04/2020 09:31

No.

PinkGiraffe1 · 20/04/2020 09:35

Yes. If the Doc was working more hours/shifts then I could see why but 2 shifts isn't enough to warrant a nursery place.

Spam88 · 20/04/2020 09:48

The guidance is that children should be kept at home if possible, and that sounds very much possible for this family.

OuterMongolia · 20/04/2020 09:55

Yes

flumposie · 20/04/2020 10:01

Yes.

TiredofSM · 20/04/2020 10:28

@Spam88 agreed.
Why would you take the risk of additional unnecessary exposure when you are a parent at home?
I have my 2yr old at home. DH is classed as a key worker (finance). I homeschool DD while trying to manage the younger one. It’s not ideal but it’s ‘good enough’ and we are at home safe.

Bitofeverything · 20/04/2020 10:29

No, they are following the rules. They’re literally doing what the government intended people to do!

8by8 · 20/04/2020 10:39

It’s not CF, it’s just a stupid pointless risk to take. I mean do it if you want, but you’re exposing your family to more risk, and all the other families and staff at the nursery.

clareOclareO · 20/04/2020 10:41

Yes.

parietal · 20/04/2020 10:43

no. It is allowed under current guidance, so if that is what the family needs in order to be able to work & function, then let them do it. It is not for outsiders to interfere with their family decisions.

SeasonFinale · 20/04/2020 10:43

No

Franklydear · 20/04/2020 10:45

Cf? No
Technically, you are allowed
Why would you want to? I don’t know

Pippinsqueak · 20/04/2020 10:50

I'm a key worker as is my husband both for the nhs, the guidelines say the one person should stay at home as we have a one year old. My company is saying if there is work for me to be done I have to stick her in childcare or take unpaid leave as I am technically refusing to work

Who do I believe ??

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