how about this idea the kids have had an extra week off school as well as the teachers so why not cancel the weeks half term and get them to go in and catch up on the work they hve missed, i have had to take a weeks leave because my kids cant go to school

Now that what I call a good idea

Well done to Westleigh HS.

When my two were at Bedford they often had to do homework/revision by logging onto the schools database, those who didn't have internet access at home had to do it at school after normal hours. I'm sure Bedford aren't the only school to do this, therefore the school will probably already know who can (likely to be most) and who can't work from home, without causing them embarrassment, and ok those who have to use the schools computer wont be able to, unless of course they put as much effort in going round to a relatives or friends with the internet as they do going to Green hill.

Nothing wrong with the holiday idea, except some will have booked holidays.

some parents think that educating their children is just the job of teachers

For gawds sake, the kids are not going to turn into hopeless drop outs just cos they got an extra week off school.

I know...just look how well you turned out Mish

Nope loads of them managed that after full attendance.

It's not cheeky. They still should really be at school, these days off aren't holidays. Those who want to do the work will, the ones who don't won't. The one's who don't have internet, well that's unlucky but they'll have to catch up.

If it was the summer holidays then you'd have a point, but I don't see the problem with it.

Interesting that a parent should think it a cheek that a teacher going the extra mile to keep the education system ticking over is out of order.

It would be easy to conclude that you have a low opinion of the value of education.

I'd best not mention kids cos one of the unfeeling moderaters on here accused me of whinging last time I mentioned em

Well said that man

For all her sterling efforts I sometimes wonder what planet she is on

i bet youve got claim forms coming out your ears , waiting for another snow ball to be thrown in your direction .

junior school kids maybe not, but what about the older ones who have coursework and exams coming up?

Stop being sensible, you'll get banned