Is Some Better Than None

[teacake44]

Don't see the big problem with getting kids learning again. Why not for the time being just get a rota system going, have some classes come in on a Monday, some on a Tuesday and so on, and each time they come in set them some homework for the rest of the weekdays that their not in. This has got to be better than continued none education. Or is this to simple to even consider for this idiotic government.

[dannyk13]

TC, You seem to be a bit behind the news.Or are you ignoring it?
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/government-catch-up-fund-education-18449076

[ichkeria]

I can’t see the tuition initiative working. There is no substitute for children being in school and yes indeed why on earth some system along those lines could not be introduced is beyond me. It’s partially the fault of scare mongering medics, teaching union reps and ... er ... others. The government tho is there to govern which means sometimes taking the lead.

[teacake44]

No I'm not behind, that's really got nothing to do with what I've suggested, this is catch up NOW, not just throwing money at a problem in the coming months.

[jim360]

I thought the point of the tuition scheme was that it would be in school, ie provide tutors so that more children can spend more time in smaller groups or even one-to-one, but still in school time.

[bednobs]

in all honesty I think it's up to the individual schools rather than centralised Govt. I think probably something like this will happen come September (in England)

[teacake44]

10.58 It seems to me that every problem that is exposed to this government their answer to shut people up is to throw money, rather than solve the problem in any logical way.

[bednobs]

because there'll be plenty of schools that wont have the space to spread children out, and even for those that do it's a bit of a logistical nightmare with breaks and starts and finish times. Even for schools with loads of outside space, unless modular classrooms are being made right now, they wont be ready for sept

[teacake44]

11.04 It really needs to happen now, why schools can't do it themselves is also a puzzle, a few classes each day will give them all the social distance they need, also full staff to divide them few kids up into groups.

[bednobs]

some schools are doing it now

[teacake44]

11.06 that's just my point, there will be room, and plenty on it if they just have 2/3 classes on a Monday, then a different bunch on a Tuesday, plus homework set.

[dannyk13]

TC @11.04. The school holidays are imminent so what Boris is saying makes sense. i.e //"I am determined to do everything I can to get all children back in school from September, and we will bring forward plans on how this will happen as soon as possible.//

[bednobs]

11:11 yes, we are agreeing with each other.

[dannyk13]

TC .School holidays begin on 22nd July.Are you advocating that it is practical for students to go back for one month before they break up?

[bednobs]

I don't see why not. Most of my daughter's friends (and their parents) are DESPERATE to go back. Luckily my daughter has been back since half term

[bednobs]

ps they begin on the 17th here

[fiction-factory]

The government tried to do it on a logical basis from start of June. For primary schools open up for a few years , small classes of no more than 15 but usually fewer, staggered starts, some flexibility so not every day, make attendance non- compulsory . But the unions generally objected and parents were complaining, some large councils were uncooperative and blocked the reopening and some staff were unfortunately happier being paid to stay at home most days on full pay. Some parents were also unhappy that they couldn't take/pick up children to and from school as grandparents couldn't help.
What you are suggesting is being done for year 10s and 12s where appropriate at secondary schools but even that is proving difficult for some schools

[fiction-factory]

And Scotland said no, definitely no until August. So maybe address the question at the Scottish government

[bednobs]

you'll be in demand FF for tutoring :)

[fiction-factory]

Unfortuately I think if the only schooling people were being offered was one day a week for 4 weeks I think the majority of those who'd go would be the ones who least need it and can get lifts off parents. The ones who need it most and those from families who value education less would probably not turn up- these are the ones who haven't done any of the set work during the 3 month break

[Peter Pedant]

brick in the wall

we dont get no none education

teacher - leave that kid alone ! - actually teacher for chrissakes get them into school. I live in a sinky enough area as it is