Called back to work but no school for DS

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Does anyone know anything about employment rights currently as I've been called back to work on Monday but my DS isn't yet back to school in the published year groups.

His own school won't take him. And as he hasn't been there since lockdown i think it would be unhealthy for him to be dumped back there with no normal routine or friends.

I can't take him to work - it's a school! I work in administration.

Feeling stuck. Had this pushed on me now for Monday.

Your sons school has to take him. Our precision for keyworkers children changes weekly as more and more keyworkers need to go back to work. If it is because you don't want to send him then that's a different debate.

I am a TA and do not have a choice about working (if I want to keep my job). The same as nurses HCPs etc. Although I have children too so I understand the stress xx

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Surely this can be remedied easily by purchasing another handset?
Make suggestions now in writing for any social distancing provisions that you don't think your employer has already taken.

@CanIDigIt what kind of links do you want? I'm sure you can google the government guidance, that's what I would do.

If you have been doing your job successfully from home and you share the office with one other person - surely the obvious thing is to stagger when you both come in and work the rest from home? So you go in 9-1 and work the rest of the day from home and your children could cope alone for that time. Or alternate days. I think you need to propose a solution to the head that has you in part of the time. Unfortunately I think he/she doesn’t think you are working at full capacity which is why he is saying you need to come in.
We are all wfh in my profession but productivity is the same as it was before so no one is in a hurry to have us back.

Cary I have done, you just seem very assured!! The social distancing and working from home part particularly.

It's an old building. One phone entry point. My head has ignored social distancing if two colleagues sat next to each other on a video call to me.

I'm clearly approaching being a thorn in his side.

Google poodle I have been very very busy! I have nigh on completed data entry for the next year intake which doesn't usually get finished till October. I have 2nd round of admissions after half term. It's still very busy. Not as busy but still busy. Easier to clock off at the contracted time

Same for everyone (except probably the SLT)

So why not suggest a staggered day with colleagues?

All these posters stressing the need for the OP to ensure her Head complies with Social Distancing regulations in the workplace....
How come this won't apply to teaching staff? Is that OK?

@CallmeAngelina teaching staff should also be social distancing from other adults, and from children outside their class/group.

Yeah, right!

Why is everyone ignoring the VERY clear guidelines Johnson set out in Sunday in preference to what 'could' be possible.

It was unequivocal.

'If you CAN work from home then you should.'

I have been wfh since 5 days before lockdown. Work have said this should continue as this is the government's guidelines.

Why is the OPs situation any different. ?

This is the bit need to send to your DS’s school if you want him to go in.

The cynic in me is wondering if there are any behavioural issues with your son that might make his school reluctant to have him in???

Oh I did Lol at that callmeangelina

On the contrary, he is an exemplary pupil. High achieving, well liked, hard working. Both my children are. Happy, settled and I want to keep it that way.

I am respectful of his Heads wishes which have been clearly expressed - whether flouting rules or not. Two nearby Headteacher's with different interpretations of the same issued guidelines.

MsJaneAusten - I interpret that towards vulnerable children which he is not.

So confusing.

He’s an eligible child - “it’s no longer necessary for parents of eligible children to keep them home if they can”
If you’re at work you would qualify under the old rules anyway so don’t even need the new rules.

Your LA will ensure your DS gets a place though, so call them.

Put it to the head as a solution - you won’t have to work out social distancing as we will all come in on different days.
The head probably has to have some admin actually in the office to cover the teachers/ children in. You might all feel better with a change of routine anyway. Offer a solution to the heads headache.

@DippyAvocado this doesnt apply to the OP as she DOES have childcare options. If she chooses not to use it, that's her look out but she will need to either ask for unpaid leave (which is not a guaranteed right, especially when she is a key worker and has childcare given to her, as do i) or resign. Not s cat in hell's chance will she get to doss at home being paid because she doesn't like that her son won't be challenged as much

Losds of us, millions in fact, have not had the luxury of WFH and our children have been in school FT- I and my colleagues have all found that our children have found it a positive experience, they have made new friends of all ages and have been having lots of fun and a reason to get out every day and not just for a poxy walk around the village. The OP isn't even prepared to try it and thinks that this warrants expectional measures being taken for her such as allowing her to WFH or work part time but still be paid....ridiculous!!!!

@DippyAvocado

“Boris said in his speech that no childcare would be a barrier to people returning to work and employers shouldn't penalise staff that can't work for that reason.“

He may have said it but he’s done nothing other that say it. It’s not part of any change of legislation, so as with everything that leaves Boris lips it’s just more meaningless words.

Just spoke to my neighbour who works in a school. Told back next week to prep for 1 June

They are told no show, no pay. She is more than happy...they have been really worried about the vulnerable kids they have had little contact with and in fact have been trying to do home visits to check on them and that they are being fed etc...Covid is minor compared with the suffering some are having for being out of school!!

Employees who are unable to work because they have caring responsibilities resulting from coronavirus (COVID-19) can be furloughed. For example, employees that need to look after children can be furloughed.

That’s still going to be a lot of people off from work though ^

@Discobar civil servants and public sector employees cannot be furloughed hence school and nursery places for key worker children. All school staff are considered key workers hence why the OP needs to either use the school in order to work or resign.

I think people are understandably over worried about going to work/school etc. We will all be exposed to CV19, it won't go away and we have literally been blunting the peak.

Many in the population, adults and children have been having a tough time due to covid. I feel frustrated coming from a family where we're both key workers that people are not accepting the economic responsibility we all have to try and get things going again.