Chances of a March return for primaries?

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What do we think the chances are for a March return for primaries? The case numbers and R-rate as well as vaccination figures all look hopeful. It's such a hard slog wfh ft with two young children (5 and 7), and I think as a result I'm susceptible to any shred of optimism. On the one hand many on these fora seem to think after Easter, on the other hand I know a few local families that are planning to go on like this until September 😱! Government say it's their top priority to get the schools back, but equally they've led us on so many times before. What do we think is the likelihood??? Thanks!

@musicalfrog I agree. I think 8th March should be primary schools only, with the option for parents who are particularly nervous and alright with having their kids at home to wait until Easter.

Then bring back the rule of 6 outdoors for Easter weekend, outdoor sports (very low risk) and also restaurants and cafes for household groups. Most people I know are DESPARATE to eat out!

Numbers are lower BECAUSE schools are closed and we are in lockdown. When we open up the mixing (and there is nowhere where "mixing" is more of an issue than schools, you can bet your life, numbers will go up again. The numbers need to be low enough to withstand this rise and they are not.

What's your point @jackieweaverforpm?

Would you rather we open everything all at once so we can blame whichever part of society suits our own personal situation?