AIBU to think that the newest release of restrictions could stop kids going back to school in Sept?

[Sundiamond]

If we get enough spikes and a significant increase in infections by the end of August - entirely possible, if we look to the US and see what's happening there - won't the unions really try to prevent schools opening in September?

I don't believe the government really gives a toss about education, it's all about the economy - so I worry that, once again, the kids will be held back.

Am I overworrying?

I think the biggest concern is the pubs reopening.

The current models my work are basing their planning on predict a second spike in the early autumn

@NeverTwerkNaked - without wanting to be invasive, what industry are you in?

But the government will never achieve a buy in to another lockdown. Today, I've read two reports about really big, illegal gatherings amongst young people last night - one where someone got shot, the other where they was a lot of abuse thrown at the police.

It does worry me.

I am also associated with industry where if things start up, as they will , and then have to shutdown...the consequences will be bad. Projects will just get binned as it's too costly to start and stop

Household of three, and the first change in our exposure to potential carriers will probably happen in September when DD goes back to school. (She missed out on a bubble place in July.)

Despite weekly announcements of relaxations, for us virtually nothing has changed since the start of the lock-down. It's not that we're limiting ourselves, it's just that none of the relaxations have permitted anything we need or want to do.

(Except, I suppose not going on holiday to the Mediterranean this year is self-imposed. It seems unreasonable to take a holiday where the biggest risk is specifically excluded by travel insurance because it's too big...)

@randomlondoner - I think you're the exception to the rule if you continue at the same level of restriction from March 23 till September

kids learning at home might be alright for some people but I am WFH with 1 child who has severe dyslexia and needs 121 help with his work and another who won't engage at all. My work load has increased massively so I am limited to help i can offer my son and right now my priority has to be to keep my job and a roof over our heads. I would be the first to go on my team if there were any cuts because I only have a temp contract. we get bits done in the evening and weekends but it leaves me with little time to switch off and as a result our home is not our home anymore- its not a place you can relax because its always looming over you.

@Sundiamond - public sector

I agree, OP. But it's hard to see the alternatives with a government do dependent on public opinion. It's also very hard to see how millions of people who find life hard could be kept indoors all summer. They really need vitamin D for the probable winter surge. It's all really unfortunate.

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