Quote: Sal Paradise "Half term was a week - so kids would have missed at least another two weeks, even Starmer had to admit that schools would have had to close for more than the week - that is if the lockdown/breaker had actually worked. If not they could have off school again for months.
This isn't about what is best for the population it is about what is best for the NHS - simple as.
If the schools close will teachers be getting 80% like everyone else - that might concentrate some minds!!'"
So, do you think that schools will function anything close to normality, either in terms of the curriculum on offer or, in relation to the number of kids attending and staff, able to work as normal ?
Why do you choose to single teachers out here, is it because, we all now appreciate the work done by the NHS and they are the next "easy target".
For many people, working from home, is a much easier option.
Where working from home is an option, the diligent ones, still put in a shift and make a good contribution for their employer but, lets not pretend that everyone working from home offers the same output as they do in the workplace.
It does seem to be accepted that teenage pupils and those approaching sixth form / uni, do indeed carry and pass on the virus and much as it doesn't suit your agenda, consideration should be given to teachers and pupils alike.
Just take a peek at the absentee numbers if you need to know anything else
However your "solution" is to insist that all schools carry on as "normal" regardless of the consequence.
You should probably take issue with your local MP and the government as to why, having agreed to fund some tech for kids that dont have any, they then slashed this agreed budget by 80% but, dont let this stop you with your tirade against the teaching profession.