I wonder if schools / childcare providers will have to remain open

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Given the latest announcement, any thoughts on whether schools / childcare providers will still remain open?

Oh my goodness, we've only just got organised! I hate this flip-flapping around.

Same here, it was a difficult day, but we muddled through. Now with the new announcements it seems counter productive to have groups of children / staff gathering in the same place.

Well if they don’t the NHS is screwed.

He didn’t mention schools so presumably key workers’ kids will still be able to go

As key workers DH and I must see the family member who helps us with childcare of DD. It’s either that or one of us stays at home. There isn’t a perfect solution I guess.

I’m still hoping private nurseries are shut down. Hopefully that will be enforced soon.

I don't think there's any change to the current arrangements? Happy to stand corrected.

@BackyardChickens even for key workers? How will we work without a nursery?

Well if my nursery shots down, teachers and pharmacists and nurses all have to find new child care or take leave, meaning less pharmacists and nurses. (We might close though.)

My child's school was open for an entire DAY this week. Pretty sure it won't last for long. Both DH and I are key workers so if we need the childcare one of us will have to stay off work meaning the NHS is a bod down.

You’re absolutely right that they need to stay open for key workers. The one in our village is still open to all and sundry! That needs to be stopped is what I meant. Sorry for the confusion - my fault.