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Furious at school
bailey999 · 13/03/2020 12:19
So a child at my sons secondary school has been confirmed to have coronavirus. They emailed us before school started today to tell us there would be an update late morning and not to ring the school but to wait for the update. The update comes telling us about the child and that they are now self isolating. They are closing school at 1pm for a deep clean and will re-open Monday as normal.
Why on earth have they allowed the students in today BEFORE the clean has taken place. They knew about this last night too as one of his teachers emailed me to say that my son wouldnt be able to hand in his GCSE coursework today as planned because his lesson wouldnt be going ahead. He didnt reply to my email asking why!
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AnneLovesGilbert · 13/03/2020 12:20
God knows 
There’s some mind boggling stupidity on show at the moment.
Jerseygaly · 13/03/2020 12:21
We already know they won't close schools. They want everyone to get it, especially the children
Wannabangbang · 13/03/2020 12:27
The government is treating our children like guinea pigs and would have been told by gov to keep it open at all costs. Be angry at the clown that's running this s*show
bailey999 · 13/03/2020 12:28
Yes im starting to realise that. I am considering keeping all mine off from Monday although my son is taking his GCSEs so I dont know what to do for best. I am not too concerned for my childrens health if they get it but I have a husband with a chronic lung condition and an elderly mother with diabetes that I am really worried about.
AnneJeanne · 13/03/2020 12:31
I thought they explained that it’s too early to close the schools? I wonder if there is science behind that. In any event, why would they want children to get it? That’s a bizarre claim.
Fatasfooook · 13/03/2020 12:33
Did you send your child to school this morning knowing about the infected child?
bailey999 · 13/03/2020 12:37
No of course I didnt they told us late morning today.
Fatasfooook · 13/03/2020 12:38
It says in your op that they emailed you before school started today
NellyGrace · 13/03/2020 12:40
I think I'm keeping mine off from Monday too.
Not going to follow government advice anymore.
KoalasandRabbit · 13/03/2020 12:42
I think that's really irresponsible of the school though our school is saying it's being advised the same and just following government advice. Thankfully no-one has the virus at the children's school but that policy seems so irresponsible - I know one of my children's teachers has heart problems and around 60 and male, very high risk but appears no-one is considering that, school were going to send him on a week's Italy school trip. 
I sent through the data to him on risks and he hadn't been aware, think he was glad someone cared about him but it's really irresponsible.
KoalasandRabbit · 13/03/2020 12:44
I read the OP as the first e-mail just said there would be an update but no mention of coronavirus.
Purplewhitelie · 13/03/2020 12:47
Same as our 2 colleges. Confirmed cases. One my daughter attends.
SunshineMoon100 · 13/03/2020 12:50
Im hearing so many stories like this Alot this week. I think i will be keeping my kids off as of Monday too.
bailey999 · 13/03/2020 12:54
They emailed us to say there would be an update sent out later regarding coranvirus, which was sent late morning. They were already at school by then.
effingterrified · 13/03/2020 12:56
The Government (Cummings and Johnson) believe in survival of the fittest.
They're not bothered. If they get it, they'll get the best medical care.
Purplewhitelie · 13/03/2020 12:56
Well I’ve got 2 others at a school that have siblings at the colleges so work that one out for infection!
BreatheAndFocus · 13/03/2020 12:58
How stupid! They should have told you as soon as they knew. It’s almost as if they wanted all the children there so purposely said nothing until they’d arrived. But it’s equally likely it’s just a total lack of common sense.
koshkatt · 13/03/2020 13:05
I thought they explained that it’s too early to close the schools? I wonder if there is science behind that. In any event, why would they want children to get it? That’s a bizarre claim
Teacher here and I quite agree.
FreakStar · 13/03/2020 13:09
I don't trust the government to do the best for this country- we've already seen BJ's true colours regarding brexit. He only wants what's best for himself- and he's putting the Economy and his reputation before the people.
mrsBtheparker · 13/03/2020 13:11
He didnt reply to my email asking why!
I'm sure you were his number one concern.! Isn't it clear why he can't hand it in if he isn't in school? The Summer exam schedule will be a nightmare so I shoiuldn't worry unduly.
Devlesko · 13/03/2020 13:13
I think there's a lot self isolating from monday, the official reason given to schools.
They won't close schools, if you don't agree you have to take them out.
Hard, i know, if they are GCSE or A level, but you have to do the best for your family.
Mine is a boarder and home this weekend, we'll probably catch it from her, which scares me to death as both me and dh have underlying health issues.
Mrschainsawuk · 13/03/2020 13:13
Keeping your children off school will not help the spread if people are still going to work ect you will have to keep your kids at home indoors for 3 months min until it's peaked not following guidelines is what is going to cause issues also stay away from parents elderly ect we all have heath issues lung ones in our house and what you going to do with your kids for 3 months hahahhahah indoors also no food as you won't be able to get delivered hahahahha oh and my father in law has cancer and a heart problem so he is of the highest risk
CatherineOfAragonsPomegranate · 13/03/2020 13:15
Apparently the children will contribute to developing herd immunity. So schools stay open.
It's apparently not desirable for a larger number of us not to be exposed.
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