Surely schools have to be first to open?

[Riddlediddle]

I know lockdown is for at least another 3 weeks (and likely longer!) however when we do start to come out of lockdown surely schools have to be the first thing to reopen? Parents of children of primary school age (me included) will not be able to return to their jobs unless the schools are open or childcare options are available? I just don't see how this will all work as surely schools will not be at full staffing levels due to some having to self isolate/be in higher risk categories. I just wish the government would give us some indication of what the exit plan is.

@Bitofeverything And the staff? Do they not come into your consideration?

So we only deprive the same generation of children whose parents have a health condition ?

Isn't that the very nature of 'disability discrimination' ?

Appuskidu I apologise. I should also have included that point in my post. I was thinking about it as I wrote .. and then forgot.. but yes.. absolutely. It really isn't about the kids... it's about what the kids can spread and to who. That includes the teachers JUST as much as the parents but as a shielding parent (who is not disables in anyway!) I thought only about myself 🙄...