Would you send your child to school in this situation?

[Rainbowsoup]

I’m a single parent (other parent not around) with no alternative carer for my 6 year old child. I have been identified as a key worker.
I can work for home though my type of work requires my full attention so I would not be able to break often or watch my child. I work 4 days per week (30 hours).

Id keep the child at home. Even if they just watched lots of tv, that seems better to me than what you’d potentially be exposing them to by sending them out to school

If there was any choice at all then no. I wouldn’t send my child into school.

No you shouldn’t send them to school.

No I wouldn’t. Many children still at school will probably pick up the virus from parents working in the front line - it’s not a risk I would take.

Keep them at home. It is physically possible for you to keep your Dd at home so it’s a no brainer.

Better for your DD - she’s not exposed to germs, better for you- you’re not exposed to the germs she’s exposed to, better for the school - they have an additional space for a child from a family who genuinely have NO OTHER OPTION.

Is it ideal? No
Is any of this ideal for anyone?
No

Thank you, think that’s pretty much unanimous!
My boss is requesting I take her to school for at least 2 days as does not think I’ll be able to do my job efficiently with her here.
I’m more concerned of the emotional impact on her with me not available for 30 hours a week and not supervising her.
But you are all right, it’s much better than putting her (and others) physical health at risk, I will be keeping her home.

All children are going to have an emotional impact from this, there's no doubt about it. I think we just have to hope it builds their resilience up! I do think though that you shouldn't send her, our school have been very clear that if an adult is home, the child should be too.