Anyone not sending there kids back to school

[Kmx123]

Majority of posts i have seen are kids have to go back to school now Ect
But
Is there anyone keeping there kids off school for longer and what are your reasons its not a judgemental thread
I think every parent has the same worries risk to them/grandparents/teachers numbers going up
A friend has told me there keeping theres off until Christmas and if they need to deregistering and said there kids have thrived being at home they are both working from home also and have 3 kids
Is anyone planning on keeping them off for a few weeks to see how it goes
Or are most people against these ideas
I have a 4 year old starting reception going in to a large school with 800 pupils in london a few people have said to me to defer him he is a summer born so is not 5 until the end of next july i am in two minds of what to do is anyone in a similar situation what have they decided

I'm tempted. My children's (and a lot of others) mental health has been much better during the restrictions.

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@Remmy123

Those not sending kids back - will you al be staying at home for the foreseeable future because you know there is just as much risk going to Sainsbury's / going to work / etc then at school?

Are you planning on keeping kids at home? Do you think that is good for your child's mental health!

Unless you have genuine health concerns your prob a bit bonkers, why not send hen and see how it goes?

Actually, my DCs mental health improved massively whilst not going to school. Actually I'm sending them but it's against my better judgement & I'm still unlikely to send my 3 year old to the school based nursery. I don't go to Sainsburys, I get all my shopping delivered.

I find your post extremely rude because who made you the boss of when people can & can not send their children to something? How do YOU know what is good for other peoples children?

Yes mine are going back but I am apprehensive ,Ds1 is going into year nine ,not a massive secondary school but is still has around 850 pupils ,Ds2 goes to a Special school due to complex disabilities whilst he's not clinically vulnerable he has an underlying chromosome disorder and I don't know how COVID would affect him ( hopefully no more than any child) my Dh has underlying health issues but he's back at work now ,i am anxious about how this will pan out .

@Remmy123

I find the risk of going for a walk and doing out doors activities a lot lower than putting my child in a class with 30 other children where they are unable to social distance. Where those children's parents may not of been as careful as some.

I'm not bonkers, and if you think I am then that really doesn't bother me. I'm not Judgey either unlike yourself. Funny isn't it how you think you can name call people that choose to do things different to you. So strange also that all the people deciding to home school don't name call the people sending their kids.

I just don’t see the point anymore. International students still coming to the UK to start university, they are supposed to self isolate but where will that happen, in the same accommodation with other students? Nobody seems to be SD anymore, I do by the way. Schools going back or have gone back. We have to get back to normal, half way house just doesn’t work, everyone is doing there own thing. Schools will open next week, whether you want to send your child is down to you.

Like I said, unless there are genuine health concerns for parents or children there is no reason to keep them home.

Anyway just make sure you deregister your kids and make sure they have some outside clubs / socialise with other kids for their own well being.

@MilesJuppIsMyBitch I said unless there are genuine health concerns like yourself.

@Remmy123

Thanks for the concern but I don't need you to remind me what I need to do. I have my children's welfare at the top of my list and do not need to be told anything by someone like you.

@Remmy123

Like I said, unless there are genuine health concerns for parents or children there is no reason to keep them home.

Anyway just make sure you deregister your kids and make sure they have some outside clubs / socialise with other kids for their own well being.

But you presume so much. You're like a maiden aunt in an Austen novel.

Or a charity worker by Dickens.

[quote sailingfree]@Remmy123

I find the risk of going for a walk and doing out doors activities a lot lower than putting my child in a class with 30 other children where they are unable to social distance. Where those children's parents may not of been as careful as some.

I'm not bonkers, and if you think I am then that really doesn't bother me. I'm not Judgey either unlike yourself. Funny isn't it how you think you can name call people that choose to do things different to you. So strange also that all the people deciding to home school don't name call the people sending their kids.

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Exactly, people who at peace and happy with their choices tend to be nicer. At the bottom of every behaviour problem is an unhappy individual and/or circumstances. One of the most helpful lessons I learnt as a teacher is it’s never about you, the irrationally mean stuff, it’s always about something else.

Our arguments are rational. Our concerns are reasonable. So so pleased that there are a few of us that won’t be squashed. We are definitely doing our bit. These forums need balance and the nastiness only adds to our case - which has only ever been about safer classrooms for those that need to attend and the right to choose in these unprecedented times.

I also question motivations for posting. To find people in similar boats? Or to capsize the boats of anyone who dares to be different.

There are a lot of us and numbers are growing. People will lost their nerve as numbers inevitably grow. Some people are probably just thinking a month would be some nice social interaction etc while they keep an eye on things.

Schools won’t be tricked into unrolling a loaf of students, what would be next?? Redundancies? Anyway, that’s a long way off and more unlikely than avoiding a second wave.

Sending virtual hugs @MilesJuppIsMyBitch 💐 x

'I also question motivations for posting. To find people in similar boats? Or to capsize the boats of anyone who dares to be different.'

Exactly this: thanks sunseekin

@Remmy123 We aren’t going and we aren’t deregistering. Ne ne ne ne ner 😝

P.S. Sometimes people behave badly just for their own amusement. I couldn’t resist and should be ignored. Sozpots.

@MilesJuppIsMyBitch

'I also question motivations for posting. To find people in similar boats? Or to capsize the boats of anyone who dares to be different.'

Exactly this: thanks sunseekin

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That’s fine your choice, I don’t have a problem with that, the less children at school, the better for the ones that will be going.

Just out of interest how will you home school if schools won’t be providing this service? Is there an online system you pay for?

@Remmy123

Those not sending kids back - will you al be staying at home for the foreseeable future because you know there is just as much risk going to Sainsbury's / going to work / etc then at school?

Are you planning on keeping kids at home? Do you think that is good for your child's mental health!

Unless you have genuine health concerns your prob a bit bonkers, why not send hen and see how it goes?

Ooof, a lot going on here with this post!

I see others have also taken this to task, but my two penn'orth is:

1. no, Sainsbury's, work are both much lower risk of transmission than the planned approach to secondary schools

2. no, don't expect anyone plans to keep kids at home,no one has said that

3. calling people 'bonkers' says a lot about you, I think

4. if you want to avoid infection because you have very vulnerable people in your family, it might be too late if you 'see how it goes'. That is the approach to take if you are not sure a child will cope with school, not with a virus!

@Alex50

That’s fine your choice, I don’t have a problem with that, the less children at school, the better for the ones that will be going.

Just out of interest how will you home school if schools won’t be providing this service? Is there an online system you pay for?

I'm going to do you the courtesy of assuming you are posting in good faith.

School are providing work, as they have been instructed by the DfE.

Out of interest, do you speak like this in RL to people with severe illnesses or genuine concerns?

You sound ace.

@Alex50

I am so glad you don't have a problem with it I will sleep soundly knowing this.

I thought schools have said they can’t do both, supply online work? Confused, i’m not being narky, i’m pgenuinely interested how this will work? I take it you have to let the school know you won’t be de-registering or home schooling?

Ok, yes, the OP and I (if you read the thread it's all there) have consultants letters, and are acting within the DfE guidelines.

Do go back & read if you're interested.

So do you have to have a consultants letter to be able to opt out of sending your children back to school? I’ve read OP, original thread, which says:

I have a 4 year old starting reception going in to a large school with 800 pupils in london a few people have said to me to defer him he is a summer born so is not 5 until the end of next july i am in two minds of what to do is anyone in a similar situation what have they decided

Nothing about consultants letter?

@Alex50 that posters child is not compulsory school age so does nit legally need to attend school until Sept 2021.

*not

Our children are staying home this semester.

We're not de registering as we like the school and don't want to lose their places.

School is sending work home and I'll be teaching with support from the myriad of excellent online resources available. My children have always learned more at home anyway.

We'll submit completed workpacks to the school and this will be accepted as attendance in the current circumstances.

My mistake sorry! It's on 5 www.mumsnet.com/Talk/home_ed/4008734-year-5 this thread

I am definitely spending too much time on here...

I will add that I'm very lucky to be able to juggle and reduce my working hours to do this.