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Longer school days to make up for lost learning

999 replies

StitchInLime · 06/02/2021 10:52

Source: Various newspapers, give it a Google (admittedly with a right wing lean)

Apparently one of the options being considered, nothing set in stone of course but for the purposes of discussion...

AIBU to feel both joy and sadness at the prospect of this (joy for me so I can claw back work hours, joy for children so they can claw back some school time but sadness for my teacher friends and all teachers who will need to add more hours to already heavy workload).

OP posts:
LittleRedCourgettes · 07/02/2021 09:37

What @BlueLionel said!

Radio4Rocks · 07/02/2021 10:54

I sniff the distinct aroma of a bridge dweller.

CallmeAngelina · 07/02/2021 10:57

@borntobequiet EXACTLY!! That's it in a nutshell.

valentinescmalentine · 07/02/2021 10:59

It’s a cop out to claim Troll.

Why is it apparently so difficult to understand that Parents on a Parenting website are concerned about their dc education in a global pandemic?

Every single thread on such issues quickly turns into an echo chamber from school staff falling over themselves to defensively attack Parents.

It’s not a good look for school staff is it.

valentinescmalentine · 07/02/2021 11:01

and the best bit is school staff are not working any harder or at any more risk than anyone else!

ElliFAntspoo · 07/02/2021 11:01

Uni students have missed out on teaching just the same as school kids have, reset the academic & school year & give everyone a fair chance at their education

  1. They are supposed to independent adults. If they are unable to deal with deficiency in what has been provided to them and make up the difference off of their own sweat and toil, they will fail in the real working world. The pandemic will be the best segregator of capable and incapable students that the job market has seen in decades.
  1. They are adults with written contracts with a service provider. If the service provider fails to supply, you sue them. You can do this for £65 through the small claims court, and lets face it, having to research, build a case, and present that case is something children can learn a lot from.
forinborin · 07/02/2021 11:08

As a teacher my children are already in wraparound from 7.30-5pm and that’s with a 9-3.30 teaching day.
But this is normal, even on the light side for a working parent, no? Mine were in childcare/school 7 to 7 before the pandemic, and I am not a teacher.

chocolateisavegetable · 07/02/2021 11:09

@valentinescmalentine

and the best bit is school staff are not working any harder or at any more risk than anyone else!
I'm impressed that you know every single member of staff of every single school, and are able to track their hours. Do you have a graph that shows their current working hours versus their working hours before the pandemic? I do love a nice graph.
valentinescmalentine · 07/02/2021 11:14

@chocolateisavegetable

Surety you have your own graph to show here, as it is you saying school staff are working harder and more at risk than anyone else.

Fact is you haven’t and you are not.

Bewareoftheblob · 07/02/2021 11:15

Won't happen, there;s no appetite for it outside of those who fancy a bit of free childcare.

ElliFAntspoo · 07/02/2021 11:15

@valentinescmalentine

It’s a cop out to claim Troll.

Why is it apparently so difficult to understand that Parents on a Parenting website are concerned about their dc education in a global pandemic?

Every single thread on such issues quickly turns into an echo chamber from school staff falling over themselves to defensively attack Parents.

It’s not a good look for school staff is it.

Maybe that is because they know one truth, and keep trying to explain it to parents, and many parents are either too ignorant, or too self-involved to understand.

It is this....

It is your responsibility to educate your children. You do not get to abdicate your responsibility by paying taxes. If your child is not succeeding, it is your responsibility.

That means that you should be actively supplementing your children's education. If you see a a gap, you fill it yourself.

Teachers meet parents that understand this, and will attest to the fact that parents who take responsibility for their own children's education and support and supplement their children's education, have a tendency to raise far more confident, happy and well balanced kids.

We get to choose what building blocks we will give our children to build their futures upon. You have no right to expect anything from others, and are not entitled to anything.

chocolateisavegetable · 07/02/2021 11:16

[quote valentinescmalentine]@chocolateisavegetable

Surety you have your own graph to show here, as it is you saying school staff are working harder and more at risk than anyone else.

Fact is you haven’t and you are not.[/quote]
Where on earth did I say that? Do try harder than just making things up (l do like your new word "surety" though).

MrsHerculePoirot · 07/02/2021 11:16

Interesting use of capitalisation there back there.... verrry familiar 🙄

Radio4Rocks · 07/02/2021 11:18

@MrsHerculePoirot

Interesting use of capitalisation there back there.... verrry familiar 🙄
Indeed.
valentinescmalentine · 07/02/2021 11:19

@ElliFAntspoo

People may disagree with you, does not make them ignorant.

School staff are in paid employment to provide education.

Parents ensure dc access that or provide an alternative for their dc.

Please stop this sad attempt at parent bashing.

chocolateisavegetable · 07/02/2021 11:19

[quote CallmeAngelina]@borntobequiet EXACTLY!! That's it in a nutshell.[/quote]
I thought I told you to stay in the staffroom?

MrsHerculePoirot · 07/02/2021 11:20

I’ve never managed to spot a goady name changer before! Have obvs reported.

ElliFAntspoo · 07/02/2021 11:20

The level of entitlement from some parents on here, who cannot be bothered to pick up the slack in their own children's education, is astonishing.

What is more astounding is that these parents know that the only people they are damaging by not meeting their needs, is their children.

MrsHerculePoirot · 07/02/2021 11:21

Bingo! “Parent Bashing” 🤣🤣🤣

chocolateisavegetable · 07/02/2021 11:22

@MrsHerculePoirot

I’ve never managed to spot a goady name changer before! Have obvs reported.
High five to you! You truly are channeling the spirit of Noble. Where is she by the way
valentinescmalentine · 07/02/2021 11:22

@MrsHerculePoirot

I’ve never managed to spot a goady name changer before! Have obvs reported.
Reported what?

Difference of opinion to school staff, shock horror!

Not goady in the slightest, you just don’t have any actual answers.

MrsHerculePoirot · 07/02/2021 11:23

To be fair @ElliFAntspoo it is only a couple of bonkers ones. Most have come on to say they agree it is ridiculous and they would rather their children had opportunities for fun, socialising, clubs etc... rather than chained to a desk for ‘education’. Tbh I’m not convinced some of the latest ones are even parents, just U4T bots.

chocolateisavegetable · 07/02/2021 11:23

Can I have my graph now please?

HercwasanEnemyofEducation · 07/02/2021 11:24

teachertapp.co.uk/staring-at-our-screens-findings-from-lockdown-2-0-week-3/ for evidence, 51% of teachers working longer hours than normal (which are already high).

valentinescmalentine · 07/02/2021 11:24

Yet another thread where some school staff bash parents and round up the troops 😁

Bingo indeed !!!

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