School attendance

[Lonewolf]

Totally agree with alot of people are taking the piss regarding this, for example a girl I know works in our local chipshop 2x a week(classes herself as a key worker) and thought it would be great to tell all on Facebook last week that it was her day off and she was going to have some "me" time with a nice chilled pamper day....after she had taken her son to school! How is this right? She also has 2 other sons over 16 and a partner that does not work!!

 

[Anon_Miss]

Once again you have no idea what’s going on in this family. It sounds like this child is classed as vulnerable and that’s why they are in school. That could be because they have additional needs or they are at risk. You have no idea and it’s none of your business anyway. I’d imagine they are hiding because they area aware of attitudes like this.

There is also no way you can ‘lie‘ to get your child into school because they will have made sure that they have proof of key worker status before offering a place.

Sounds like I touched a nerve. Either you or someone you know doing the same?

Yeah yeah. We know what they are like. You don't. There is alot more I could say about them, but I won't as it will go in one ear and out the other by the sounds of it. So maybe realise that. Does sound like I have touched a nerve though
And if you have actually paid attention to what other people have said and the amount of stories that have came out of even teachers saying they are frustrated that people are taking up spaces meant for key workers kids.

And since schools don't actually check, which has also been said on this thread, if you had taken the time to read, it is easy for parents to say their kid needs to be in school just because they can't be asked home schooling them. You could also search online. Alot of people seem to be doing it this time.

She sent her to hide down by the shed in freezing weather.
If there was nothing to hide and if she was vulnerable, then she wouldn't care who saw her going in and out of school as she would be going there for a valid reason. Nothing to hide as would not be doing anything wrong. Unless she just likes to make her hide in the back seat and down by the shed in freezing weather.

Anyway. There is alot you don't know about them, but since you defended them, sounds like you would get on well with them which speaks volumes.

Bye now.

 

[Rxt156]

There is also no way you can ‘lie‘ to get your child into school because they will have made sure that they have proof of key worker status before offering a place.

Not all schools ask for proof. Plenty lie about their jobs to get their pupils a place. Plenty of teachers on Twitter have told stories of their schools having to refuse pupils places as they aren’t key workers. Everyone seems to be classed as a key worker in this lockdown.
I’ve heard of many fibs:
-can my child have a place I work in food distribution (they worked in Greggs. Not essential yet still open this lockdown) the fact that they lied proves that they know they shouldn’t have a place.
- one child of a solicitor was forced into school by parents so she could work from home in peace

the fact that an above poster had neighbours children hiding the fact that they were going to school is definitely suspicious.

 

[Tublet83]

In that case absolutely send them in. You’re both key workers, go for it. One situation in my bubble at school is Dad is a doctor, Mum is a stay at home parent WITH A NANNY. All three of her kids are in. It’s also not an isolated case. If all parents were being honest about whether there is absolutely no other option then those that really don’t have an option wouldn’t feel like they are scrutinised.

There are obviously people like you and others who are sensibly sending their kids in. However, there is a large percentage in my school and others where parents are taking the piss.

The reason for keyworker bubbles in the last lockdown was so that the NHS and other public services could continue to run, I’m sorry but my personal experience this time suggests that that goal has been forgotten by quite a few people.

Don’t disagree but as a parent, trying to do my best (and use my own annual leave to minimise my attendance) the constant blanket accusations are really frustrating.

Schools should target those taking the piss rather than making everyone feel like a criminal.

 

[G2000]

Don’t disagree but as a parent, trying to do my best (and use my own annual leave to minimise my attendance) the constant blanket accusations are really frustrating.

Schools should target those taking the piss rather than making everyone feel like a criminal.

They can’t because the government won’t allow it. I get how you’re feeling. I feel the same about the lazy teacher comments.

 

[Rosie878]

Just to give you a different point of view, I live in a affluent area too, my child is in school as he comes into the vulnerable category and honestly on the way to and from school I walk past so many of the school mums and it makes me feel so so uncomfortable knowing they are probably wondering why the hell my kid is in school, It’s obvious we aren’t key workers, but it’s not obvious my child has additional education needs and can not mentally afford to not be in school.

Saying that I am quite shocked at the amount of children in school, our school has just recently sent an email out asking if anyone whose family only have 1 key worker can rearrange their situation as the school is too full up and they can’t offer anymore vulnerable kids a space

Thank you for opening my eyes up to a different POV. It’s a horrible situation as you must dread being questioned on it and you and your child have a right to privacy regarding your situation.

 

[Tree_]

I can't say whether a lot of the kids going are truly vunerable or not or if both of the parents are key workers and can't work around each other. But my gut and speculation from the percentage at my sons school. Middle class, extremely affulent area the fact that 56% of the children are attending school tells me that some of those children should be at home. The head keeps sending letters asking parents to consider whether they truly need to be i school. I was talking to a friend and she was defenfing her friends decision to send her 2 to school 2 days a week and to the childcare bubble the other day as she works 3 days a week. I said i didn't agree that was necessary and we haven't spoken since. oops

 

[G2000]

I can't say whether a lot of the kids going are truly vunerable or not or if both of the parents are key workers and can't work around each other. But my gut and speculation from the percentage at my sons school. Middle class, extremely affulent area the fact that 56% of the children are attending school tells me that some of those children should be at home. The head keeps sending letters asking parents to consider whether they truly need to be i school. I was talking to a friend and she was defenfing her friends decision to send her 2 to school 2 days a week and to the childcare bubble the other day as she works 3 days a week. I said i didn't agree that was necessary and we haven't spoken since. oops

I would suggest if you’re getting letters like that then not all the kids need to be there. My school sends them because whilst the kids are entitled to be there under the one parent key worker rule and can’t technically be denied a place there is also another parent at home in many cases not working.

 

[Kim Mild]

Some schools say you have them at school 5 days a week or you don't have a lockdown place.

 

[hanq2021]

I do and don’t get annoyed with it. I am a director of a construction company, I’m also studying aats (which my exams are still going ahead unlike all other courses, my next one being next week) and I have 4 year old twins that I now have to homeschool, husband works about 60 hours a week so I’m at it completely alone, when I see people who only one parent is a key worker I am peed off but at the same time I do think it’s nice I actually get to see what they’re learning which we don’t really when they’re at school! When my friend who has one at nursery and one at home can send her one at nursery to nursery for a break then that annoys me! I wanted kids so ultimately its tough tits but I didn’t want to being doing my exams while working and homeschooling and being a wife and mum but hey ho!

 

[Lonewolf]

I would imagine the school thinks going in will be the best place for them. They sound like a lot of local families to me and knowing them there’s little very chance they would do any school work at home or be fed. One local dad kicked off because the local takeaway couldn’t provide them a free school meal (parent had to be present) and he didn’t notice until they got home from playing out that night. He broadcast it all over like it was the takeaways fault his kids weren’t being fed.

It just annoys me as I'm as are alot of other parents struggling with home schooling and too see someone blatantly using the system when their child could be at home!

How mad ive not heard of takeaways providing free school meals!

 

[Tublet83]

Because it’s a team effort to stop the spread! If you don’t have to send your child to school or nursery because your at home then why wouldn’t you so we can try and get through this as quickly as possible!

Rightly or wrongly in England nurseries are open as usual. People aren’t breaking any rules sending their children to nursery.

 

[Belulah]

If one parent is at home then the child should be too. Totally takes advantage of the situation otherwise

I’m sure this was the rule before? In Lockdown 1

 

[G2000]

- one child of a solicitor was forced into school by parents so she could work from home in peace

This is rife at my school. Generally the mum is a key worker and the dad is working from home.

 

[Lonewolf]

Because people are getting themselves bothered about stuff that doesn't concern them .

I'd say it does if people are taking the piss out of the rules while others are not, its a kick in the teeth!

 

[~here’s.to.us~]

Oh my goodness I

Oh my goodness I certainly wouldn’t begrudge you a place! Here’s hoping they open on 8th March

It only affects me 2 week days and a sat/sun so it’s not as bad as it could be. I certainly feel safer having them home even if it is affecting my well-being!!

 

[Randy77]

Loads of parents CBA to deal with their kids again so are making up all sorts of shite so they don’t have to be at home with them all day!

Completely agree. Someone I know is sending their children in to school as her industry is open, so she can use that excuse, however she is working from home. Pissed me right off.

My Husband is an essential worker and I also work in an industry that is open, we could've easily sent our children in, I'm working from home and we've managed. I refuse to abuse the system. My children are safer at home. The school sends a newsletter which states all the time they have seen an increase in parents sending their children to school this time around and reminding them of the reasons they should.

 

[Web30]

We are both keyworkers but due to our hours we cant send our daugther i work evenings so me being home all day excludes us. Im more then over it and am enjoying her being home but i know someone whos grandma drops her at school and could look after her in the day while mum works she just cant be botherd with the school work (not me judging , both mum and grandma have told me this)

 

[Rxt156]

Some schools use the term critical worker to weed out the piss takers.

 

[Tree_]

I’m a keyworker but my partner works from home so we don’t get a place. Which is fine for my eldest in year 6 but my youngest is ASD/ADHD so needs one to one for schooling which I can’t give whilst working. I understand the rules entirely but feel as though he’s going to really suffer.

Not fair is it. Could you speak to the head and see if his additional needs could get him a space?