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Do you think Senior School children will have to wear face masks?

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BrandNewShinyThings · 14/07/2020 10:40

Because I honestly don't know how I am going to get my 11yr old to school if that's the case. He absolutely cannot stand being too hot - I'm already stressing about the compulsory tank top and blazer - he just won't cope in a mask all day. No official medical reason, he had severe eczema when younger and still has very sensitive skin but no longer seen by the doctor as we manage it with emollients and antihistamines. This is a potential nightmare for so many children.
By the way I am 100% for supporting teachers and keeping them as safe as possible, I think teachers are being treated appallingly. But I am coming at this from the child's perspective.

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Splattherat · 16/07/2020 07:28

No recommendations for masks but I have purchased two washable ones from ‘Not on the High Street’. I selected the UK and ones with many good reviews (looked through reviews for ‘comfortable’, ‘light‘, ‘washed it several times’ and ‘have ordered some more’ etc). Looked for ones that looked like the fit was good on photos and opt for natural fabrics such as cotton, linen or silk (if you can afford it).

lifeafter50 · 16/07/2020 12:27

Such a shame that we can't have a giant sorting hat to match mask fanatic teachers to schools with ditto parents and vice versa. Would make an interesting longtitudinal study tho unethical to subject children to the mask category just because of parental hysteria

trinity0097 · 16/07/2020 17:45

If he has to have some form of face covering could he wear a visor instead?

donnaest1 · 16/07/2020 21:31

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megletthesecond · 16/07/2020 21:41

My eldests secondary school have said pupils are welcome to wear masks in corridors and some classes. He was hoping to wear it anyway.

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