It’s posts like this that I find really difficult. We have keyworker status, DH is a KW who works out of the house; not in the NHS, but as leader of a medical research facility. His work needs to continue, especially if we want new drugs in the future - e.g. the covid vaccines are the result of two decades’ work on SARS vaccines. His work will produce new drugs for both anti microbial resistance and cancer. We didn’t take a school place last time because the facility was shut down, he was working from home full time though and I was in a different role where I had more flexibility.
I work for a new employer, on probation. The employer is understanding, but there is still an emphasis on delivery. Our organisation is covered in the critical worker list, but by and large people are not asking for the status, and my role is probably not critical.
I have two DC at home, one year R, one y2. The y2 has ASD and considerable emotional regulation issues, and he thrives on the routine of school. Nobody in our ‘naice middle class area’ has a clue about DS diagnosis and his need, but the speed with which his rage comes and the unpredictable nature, and the violence of his reaction makes WFH on my own very very difficult. I have been offered two days of school to help us (so I’m still doing 3x days WFH with them, which is fine). If I take it, I’m going to be vilified in the local community. It will be seen that I’m at home, and should be looking after them, but the reality is that they are being abandoned in front of the telly for the 4-5 hours daily I am on the phone to stakeholders and clients.