AIBU to have a birthday party for my to-be-8 ds?

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So my ds asked for a birthday party with all his classmates. It's next month. But I'm not certain of the covid restrictions as at now and what can I plan for too as a lot of places are still closed. I would really appreciate for any advice or suggestion. Thanks.

Eek, it's really not advised. Can he choose a few favourites?

My ds is 10 next month. I'm having a tiny tea party with just 3 of his friends. He's happy with that, it's better than nothing

DS2's best friend had a party in our local park a week ago, it was lovely and everyone managed to maintain a little social distancing whilst still celebrating. He only invited a few DC but it still felt quite special.

I’m not letting dd have a party

presumably his class are all in a bubble together and spend all day everyday in the same room at school?! Then I would assume it would be ok if you had just them and no other friends or siblings etc

Ds is 8 next week. We are having 3 school friends for a play in our local woods and a picnic. Whole class is too risky and against the rules.

I'm doing an outdoor one soon, for just two friends from the class bubble. We're planning to have a campfire, so we can toast stuff, and do various outdoorsy things. Have also got quite a big shade-sail that we'll put up in case of rain. It's going to be challenging to keep them all busy outdoors when it may not be very brilliant weather, but I think it's our best option.

Genuine question- why would a whole class party on a Saturday be more dangerous than the whole class being together monday - Friday?

I get it could be against the rules, but surely its no more dangerous than being at school together in the week?

My daughter turns 9 soon and I’m taking a few of her class bubble friends to go ape.

I’m planning a class party next month for 20-25 but only from the class bubble and with 3 adults from 2 households No extra children allowed. Entertainer will be 2m away. Food/drinks/party bags all done in advance. I’ve taken advice and it’s Covid secure and inline with govt policy. Hope that helps.

Thank you all for your insights. I was getting close to organising and booking entertainer and al. And this morning, breaking news! No social gatherings of more than 6? He an in-year pupil. So he hasn't quite made best buddies.

We are checking out as children are in the bubble but think it likely we will pull. Also with another month to go who knows what will happen.