I'm absolutely horrified at what the children who do go back to school on June 1st will be expected to do. I was sent a letter from a friend who has a child in Year 6.
They will be in "bubbles" of 8 to 10 children and an adult and must stay with them all the time. Social distancing in classrooms so no sitting or talking with friends. Nothing from home to be brought in, including packed lunch, that will be supplied by the school. Staggered arrival and leaving school, staggered playtimes where they will be required to stay in a limited space, no ball games or anything that involves contact. No computers as that would mean sharing. Only lessons will be Maths, English and PSHE.
Remember this is the time when year 6 would normally be relaxing after SATs, going on school trips, practicing for end of term plays and visiting Secondary schools.
Even worse for Reception and Year 1 - small groups, no movement around the room or free play. No toys, sand, play dough etc. Adults not to bend down to talk to children or to touch them unless an emergency. If a child falls over or has an "accident" adults will be expected to put on PPE before dealing with it. Playtimes will be segregated as well into small groups and children not allowed on climbing frames etc. Because of the space in the school they will only be allowed to attend 2 days a week so groups A and B two days and groups C and D another 2. No parents allowed in the school.
I know all those are very necessary for the health of the children and adults, but they would be far better waiting and going back in September. I hate to think what it is going to do to the very young ones - put them off school for life!
As it was made clear it was parents' choice, my friend has decided her son won't be going back.
