When will they decide about schools?

[FlatteredRhubardFool]

Ffs hurry up and let parents and teachers know what is happening. I was expecting some kind of announcement today but maybe they will see what the figures are like then tweet it later via some obscure number 10 person the resident mouse. I'm autistic and struggle so much with not knowing what's happening img. Tier 4 for us and rates have doubled in a week. I won't be sending primary ds back as I'm CEV and a lone parent but I wish they'd at least give us the choice and no threats of fines. I want him in school but he needs me to be alive more then he needs to be in school for the next month or so. He isn't due back until the end of the week anyway but ffs lots of schools are due back on Monday and still don't know what's happening 🤬

Probably 8.45am on Monday just as everyone’s getting in the car in their uniforms.

Good question OP.

My bet is Sunday at 5pm for a brief summary with details given on Monday evening.

A year ago of have been surprised and appalled bug I'm used to it now.

I don't think they are going to this weekend, they will leave it to schools to make the decision on closing due to lack of staff then make an announcement next week

I thought it would have been this evening.. but looks like it's either going to be a last minute announcement or they're not going to close schools..

I work in retail and I'm half expecting a lockdown announcement to close shops at the same time if they close all schools.

I think you just have to say they have made a decision already and assume the current arrangements stand. Otherwise you will go daft worrying.

Twitter, 11.30pm Sunday night perhaps.

About 10pm tomorrow night is my bet.

Imagine they will have an 'emergency' meeting tomorrow and announce in the evening?

If nothing is announced by tomorrow evening, I guess all the schools will remain open for now?

It’s a good job all the supermarket staff didn’t strike and refuse to work! Schools are no more unsafe then supermarkets!

I think they will open next week. Try and take each day as it comes. Hard I know but worry gets us nowhere 🙁

I think you just have to say they have made a decision already and assume the current arrangements stand. Otherwise you will go daft worrying.

This is true.. but on the flip side we've had no communication at all from either DC school or preschool, which usually we've got an email to confirm return.. so I am wondering if they themselves are expecting an announcement and don't want to confirm return just yet.

@Kjc39

It’s a good job all the supermarket staff didn’t strike and refuse to work! Schools are no more unsafe then supermarkets!

Right, have you thought that through at all? Do you know how the virus spreads and the conditions it spreads best in or are you clutching at straws

It’s a good job all the supermarket staff didn’t strike and refuse to work! Schools are no more unsafe then supermarkets!

You do realise that supermarket staff have PPE, screens and can at least try socially distance?

I've got a horrible feeling they'll wait until the end of next week to close all schools, when the damage has already been done and any areas that were still on tier 3 will be tier 4 and we'll be in a complete mess. I really, really hope I'm wrong.

@Kjc39

It’s a good job all the supermarket staff didn’t strike and refuse to work! Schools are no more unsafe then supermarkets!

I agree with you! We are tier 4 and we have 2 local super markets that are having Covid out break and they are still open

It’s disgusting how they are leaving parents, teachers and kids in limbo.

Just fucking let us know you twats.

@FlatteredRhubardFool I feel your frustration and worry. I feel the same.

@covetingthepreciousthings what retail is still open?

I have just had an email of my sons school saying they themselves don’t know what’s happening and they are waiting on advice.

Just fucking let us know you twats

Yep. I can't believe it's got to this.

Well. Sadly I can. But, you know.

Given the rumours the government is either doesn't read press or if oblivious to the fact parents just want to know what we are doing come Monday!

They have made a decision and told everyone. You do know what’s happening. People might not like it, people might want it to change and at some point it probably will, but, as much as anything is ever known in these times, you do know what’s happening. Why would school staff, on a weekend, in the holidays, send an email to tell you what has already been announced?

what retail is still open?

All non essential retail in tier 3 is still open.

I really resent our government right now. The uncertainty is the worse bit. My partner is a teacher and his head reckons it will be called tomorrow as all the unions are going nuts. We are tier 3 but border a tier 4 area with many staff/pupils travelling in. This is a complete shit storm.

Tbf schools in Greenwich 'knew' what the decision was up until last night.