Another sign of the approaching Autumn Term. Plenty of insects on the windows. Yes this one is superimposed on the big boy cats butt.
The day has dawned. In hours Hawklad is due back in the classroom. One email from school informing parents that school Covid safeguards have been relaxed apart from some testing. The school day will start with all children undertaking a Covid self test. Then the Year will gather for a school assembly in the main hall. After about 3 hours lessons will then commence.
No specific contact from school about Hawklad.
No discussions on tailoring a return.
No chance for Hawklad to do another pre school visit.
School haven’t even specifically asked if Hawklad is returning.
So what is Hawklad doing?
The thought of 3 hours of being in the small main hall with something like 120 other pupils without masks has really bothered him. Bothers me….. No specific plans have been agreed with school. Nothing in place to help with his potential return. Under those circumstances he can’t return. So I have informed school that he is working from home today.
It doesn’t help that it’s an anniversary……
Let’s see if school offer anything today. At least the timetable and class details will be published. Hawklad has said he will decide on Saturday. At present he feels that he can’t return. If that’s the case then it’s a question about is the a temporary hold or the permanent switch to homeschooling.
It’s such a mess.
A Dad trying to cope with the loss of his Partner and becoming a single parent. 
Indeed, a mess! I hope you both can reach a decision soon.
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Maybe one day
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Ugh!! So feel for you both and in shock about how the school has handled it all! So incompetent!
Oh and as to the bugs…I am itching mosquito bites.
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I hate mosquitoes. They do like me sadly.
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I was always the one to get the most bit up whenever our family would go camping.
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There will be a good solution! The school will realize soon that they have to start thinking about the pupils as individuals rather than mass. Good luck!
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I hope that starts for all pupils real soon.
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This is not the time for needing help, as some of us are discovering. Hopefully, this situation will change and some semblance of actually caring will return…
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I know. It’s more about keeping the cracking system afloat than caring for those children who need the help within the system
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Whatever happened to sensible thinking?
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My friend, the way will make itself clear because you will rise above this mess.
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A night of record vinyl tonight will most certainly help.
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go for it. BTO despite being signed up I don’t get notifications re replies or anything..just wp. But I come by to check when things are not off the richter. But yes. Look, world is beyond bonkers right now so have an evening and however your corner of Bulmer Yorkshire, you will both get there, no matter what hair you tear in the meantime, you will, cos some folks are survivors and that is all there is to it. They may not feel like they are but that does not mean they’re not.
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They have made it loud and as clear as anything ever is.
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They have sadly.
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You will do what is right for Hawklad. They will have to eventually accommodate. Sorry this is such a rocky road for you guys.
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We will get there
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I can’t imagine any kid having to sit for 3 hours before classes start, never mind Hawklad. So angry for you.
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I just find it staggering. With the removal of masks and they immediately go for mass gatherings.
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I just cannot with your school system over there. I think deep in your heart you know that you are going to be homeschooling Hawklad. And I know that is a concern as he remains out of contact with other people. There must be a happy balance between the two. I cannot see the school being very sympathetic when they have to follow government mandates. Argggggggggggggggg my scream of rage at the sky for that stupid system.
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I’ve started trying to find courses with hopefully a qualification that he can do that works for him. It’s still his call but everything is pointing in one direction
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Big bear hugs to you amd Hawklad.
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What support they are…. Not! I am so sorry. So wrong. But I believe he is in good hands with you at home. Do what you must do to keep his well being ng intact as well as yours. Hugs❤️
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Thank you ❤️
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You’re welcome❤️
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it is a big mess. I hope he can return but if he cant it wont be the end of the world, home schooling will be just as successful for him.
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