They have found the risk of serious infection to children is low. That's fantastic. But children live with adults between the ages of 20-50 on average. Is it low risk to the parents? Not being funny but we don't want the odd kid left without a parent and we don't want a rare case of a child dying.
I know life has to get back to some sort of normal. I just feel disheartened by our government. I'm not saying they are not doing their best. But it sounds like it's still s very risky situation based of the kids not being allowed to mix with other classes. Whilst it's important that we limit risk. What about the kids and their emotional well-being. I know most will be ok. But it's a huge change. I can't speak for everyone's kids or everyone's circumstances. But personally from my point of view. My child was only just settling into reception. She was finally grasping the routine but wasn't quite ready for the work side of it. Then suddenly she was pulled from this new way of life. We've spent months indoors. She's hopefully going to say goodbye to her teacher on the 21st for a couple of hours. But then it's another 6 weeks home. Then they expect her to go back. New class. New teacher. New kids (mixed year groups) new rules. No bags. No pe kits. No reading folders. If her best friends are in another class she won't be able to see them. Lunch time will be different. No hot meals anymore. No assemblies.
Ofcourse it's doable and they will adapt. But they are expecting 4 year olds to do the same as 11 year olds. It's going to ruin the love of school for alot of kids.
I don't have the answer. But my DD school won't be providing reading books. So education isnt going to be as good anymore either. Learning to read is so important.
I suppose I'm just sad kids can't go to school and be happy kids mixing and learning together anymore.
Before I'm jumped on I know many are loving school still. But my daughter's school are not allowed to play even within the bubbles!