Genuine question.
I teach in a 6th form college, yet everywhere I read talks about how 'children' don't transmit the virus etc.
I don't consider the students I teach to be children, they're young adults aged 16-19 (20 in some cases). These are young people who are socialising frequently and can spread the virus surely.
I'm frustrated at my college at the moment, as although government guidance (updated) will be released soon they are adamant we are going back to our 'normal' timetable. This consists of 1 hour lessons. However, during lockdown we trialled 2 hour lessons which meant obviously less contact with students. They've completely gone against this idea without any consultation with staff. They've also said they don't want any of us wearing masks around the site.
Fundamentally I don't feel like my college takes the safety of myself and colleagues seriously but on a larger level I don't see why older 'children' aren't having a plan in place for some remote learning. Feedback from over 100 students I teach was overwhelmingly positive. They liked the option to come in perhaps once per week but that working remotely worked well and they felt safer (obviously).
Perhaps government guidance will differentiate clearly later and how establishments who teach older students can have a different approach.