The list of key workers is incredibly long and a lot of people could be shoe-horned in. For example, I work in financial services and that section of the list isn't very detailed about exactly what is covered. I'm definitely not essential, I'm just saying that if I wanted, I could convince myself I was covered by that list.
Then there's the part about how children should only be sent in if there is absolutely no one else to look after them. But how is this defined? I mean, I'm sure struggling families might end up sending their kids even if there is another parent who could look after them, they just can't afford that parent to take unpaid leave. I know lots of people don't want their kids in school but equally lots can't afford to take unpaid leave and will be desperate to be able to keep working.
Are they just relying on people's goodwill and common sense? I assume they are because policing it sounds like a real pain that will take up resources not really going spare at the moment, and i think it would be unfair to expect teachers to be making these judgements. But if too many kids attend, you won't see the full benefit of the school closures on containing the virus.
Does anyone know how it's going to work?