Teachers get it handy!

[delgany]

Why are schools saying they don't see a full return to schools in September?
This is actually laughable
Whilst at the start the teachers union probably had the backing of most they are starting to loose it and very quickly.
Coming out with statements saying they can't reioen in September
On the back of what?
Don't say social distancing as it will be 1 metre at most come September

School classrooms aren't aircraft hangars ffs .
1m social distancing allows a 50% intake per day .
A social bubble context allows for a 50 % intake per day .

The decisions for restarting are dedicated by DENI , schools will be expected to follow the guidance information.

A small country school of 60 , a town school of 400 and a secondary school will have different decisions to make, as their buildings are completely different .

No spike in covid will lead to schools moving through different stages of attendance.

Whatever the schools do , someone is going to take the hump.
Like it or lump it

[Smurfy123]

Catch a grip. All schools should be 100% full attendance in September and whether you like it or not they will be.
50% with a 1 metre catch yourself on.
What's the reasoning that you are so sure that schools will only run at 50%?
And why is that the case?
10 weeks until September

[JimStynes]

I'd just like the whole show back in September and work as normal ffs.

[Smurfy123]

I find it hard that you can't grasp 1 metre apart would fit 30 into a class. What part do you not get?
So why are the teachers union still the only ones that seem to be complaining?
No complaining from the shop keepers or restaurant staff.
Why teachers?

[JimStynes]

No chance of 1 metre spacing in my room. Not a hope. Plus the younger classes will be a waste of time trying to keep 1 metre apart. They're be climbing over the top of each other. Hopefully by September we can just have the whole heap back in. Any parent not comfortable with it then they don't have to send them.

[Smurfy123]

Agree Jim
Time to get them back in September and back as normal
No social distancing
Has to happen
And it will

[trueblue1234]

The single most important thing in all this believe it or not is keeping your distance
Whether you admit that or not
It's simple but very affective

Agree Jim
Time to get them back in September and back as normal
No social distancing
Has to happen
And it will

You've u turned more times on Covid you've no idea what direction your going in 😂😂

[Smurfy123]

I'm talking about schools in September.
Not general everyday life
Kids need to get back to school
If pubs can open dropping from 2 metres to 1 metre to keep them happy surely schools can reopen in 10
Weeks full attendance
Only a mad man would think otherwise

[ONeill]

Totally agree with Smurf.

Teachers can surely wear masks if they're worried.

[delgany]

Catch a grip. All schools should be 100% full attendance in September and whether you like it or not they will be.
50% with a 1 metre catch yourself on.
What's the reasoning that you are so sure that schools will only run at 50%?
And why is that the case?
10 weeks until September

A few pointers 
Initially ,Schools in north will follow the Dutch model of social bubbles of 15 children per group ./ class of 30, for example.
Most classes in newer schools are approx 60 sq. Metres
Each child will sit at a double desk which will take up 4 sq metres to ensure social distancing . Small country schools  and secondaries would have there own issues.
Under the proposals , teachers will be  social distancing in the room .How this will work for infants - no one knows .
It is expected that this is the starting point to get schools opened, it will ramp up quickly to full attendance , so long as the R  number remains low.

No one knows where we will be at in 10 weeks  time , I understand that , if the DENI said all back in Sept , that's not an issue.They have indicated a phased return at this stage.   it could be different in a weeks time .

What do you base your statement on that schools will return at 100%. ,because no one in the land has that knowledge.

[Smurfy123]

Nobody has that knowledge?
The government came out today and said it is perfectly safe for school children to return to school
Jesus can't see why everyone else is now getting back yet teachers unions tell us they can't go back in September
Typical teachers

[delgany]

Nobody has that knowledge?
The government came out today and said it is perfectly safe for school children to return to school
Jesus can't see why everyone else is now getting back yet teachers unions tell us they can't go back in September
Typical teachers

At least , we agree on your first point .
Paul Girvan MP and Ben Lowry , newsletter are the only people who advocated a full return to school , from what I heard / read today.
Teachers Unions  dont have that great an influence on the Executive. Teachers will have to accept the decisions made by Executive. It is possible that under Covid emergency legislation  , that a decree to return on Aug 17th is passed at Assembly .

It is the unions job to protect their members , it doesnt mean that the majority of teachers dont want to get back to school asap.

I think by Sept , kids and parents will be completely pissed off with home learning and online work. A quick return to full attendance is required but ONLY the Executive can call that one

[Smurfy123]

Doctors in England are demanding that Boris gets the kids back
1600 Doctors can't be wrong
The cure now worse than the disease

[Milltown Row2]

Doctors in England are demanding that Boris gets the kids back
1600 Doctors can't be wrong
The cure now worse than the disease

1600 doctors? There are over 301 thousand doctors in the uk ya muppet 180,000 medical

[delgany]

Doctors in England are demanding that Boris gets the kids back
1600 Doctors can't be wrong
The cure now worse than the disease

1600 doctors? There are over 301 thousand doctors in the uk ya muppet

"The letter notes that the governments of Scotland and Wales have published plans for children returning to school at the end of the summer.
"We call on the UK government and the Northern Ireland executive to urgently publish clear plans for getting children back to school; and for all UK governments to deliver recovery plans for children and young people."
Two key points
1. END OF SUMMER !
2. IT CALLS FOR CLEAR PLANS .....

The Govt.s are yet to publish these plans and that is the real issue. They are due to be published next week , if we are lucky. Teachers should not be taking the flak for the faults of Government , direct your ire to the MLA''s , who over see the shambles .