And they could carry on doing the ‘more’ if all children had access to zoom lessons. Of course that wouldn’t get the economy going again, but a form of blended learning, with smaller classes, masks at all times, proper classroom booths and less teacher bashing might.I think teachers probably claim to do more than just mind the children for a while.
Sorry but where are all these poor teachers who are dropping like flies?I imagine there will be an exodus of teachers who are able to find any other means of supporting themselves while the govt is treating them with such contempt. It is clearly not possible for 30 kids and a teacher (or 2) to stay 2m apart in the average size classroom. It is just not reasonable to ask teachers,especially those who are vulnerable or over 45 ish, to work in these conditions just so as to provide a free babysitting service for those parents who would (naturally), prefer to go back to work, or find the kids get under their feet when they are trying to WFH. None of us asked for this pandemic, and most of us are in difficulties of some sort as a result of it. Our grandparents put up with far far worse than this in WW2. And for 5 whole years! I think the reckless conditions under which teachers are expected to work may be the "new" care home crisis, and cause a great deal of illness even if fewer actual deaths.
You must have missed the posts on the 16.9Sorry but where are all these poor teachers who are dropping like flies?
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The job I do is support and quite unique to my employer. For me it has become a matter of principle and I dont see why they should get away with it. There are some good care homes but the majority are short staffed or have the minimum staff they can get away with. Staff just move on to the next home and nothing changes. That said it's been an exhausting game which I'm only prepared to stay in for a little longer.@JRT surely there are other care related jobs going nearer home and for better employer? I thought good carers are in short supply and can't understand why you allow yourself to be treated this way
Have wondered on an idea though which "might" help receive me UC but also possibly keep me in the loop for my job if and when things get easier. Wondering if rather than resigning suggest that I go on unpaid leave? Not sure if my employer would go with it but it might solve a few problems!
And: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...articles/coronaviruscovid19roundup/2020-03-26You must have missed the posts on the 16.9
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...-in-england-self-isolating-due-to-covid-fears
There are quite a few. My own son-in-law has been isolating while my daughter awaits a test result: he’s a headmaster. He also had to isolate when my grandson was ill. So far he, and my grandsons, have missed two weeks of this term. They’re not the only ones.Sorry but where are all these poor teachers who are dropping like flies?
Schools closed on March 16th as I recall with the virus having been rife at least in London since January and across Europe and in Sweden the schools stayed open or re opened in various places without any associated spikes. I am not aware of any school related illness in Scottish teachers who went back in August.
The working people who had a higher than average illness rates were those who came from a lower socio economic background with the attendant health conditions that are always linked e.g. transport workers, female nurses but curiously not those shop workers in supermarkets that have been mingling with the public all the way through.
I can't agree that parents are selfish for wanting a decent education for their children given the serious economic times we are heading into. Its not just about 'babysitting' and home schooling as certainly taught me to appreciate the work that goes into classroom education.
You also forget that schools here remained open for the children of key workers. During lockdown teachers also created worksheets, zoom and email communications, tutorials, marked work set (if pupils had done the work!) and provided individual help if requested. Admittedly some schools were better than others, but most worked really hard to provide for those who chose to take what was offered. The A Level fiasco created more work for teachers. There were also hours of planning that teachers put into ways that schools could reopen safely, or as safely as possible. This wasn’t helped by the way guidelines keep changing. School budgets were stretched to provide safety measures too, despite a lack of funds.Sorry but where are all these poor teachers who are dropping like flies?
Schools closed on March 16th as I recall with the virus having been rife at least in London since January and across Europe and in Sweden the schools stayed open or re opened in various places without any associated spikes. I am not aware of any school related illness in Scottish teachers who went back in August.
The working people who had a higher than average illness rates were those who came from a lower socio economic background with the attendant health conditions that are always linked e.g. transport workers, female nurses but curiously not those shop workers in supermarkets that have been mingling with the public all the way through.
I can't agree that parents are selfish for wanting a decent education for their children given the serious economic times we are heading into. Its not just about 'babysitting' and home schooling as certainly taught me to appreciate the work that goes into classroom education.
Thankyou Max.@Bluetit1802
Thank you. My work coach is calling me later.
The CAB forwarded me the first paragraph. I found two/three and four online and not sure if my situation applies to either.
Overall, I believe what the DWP adviser was advising you to do is to change your 'work related activity group' by declaring that your health condition limits your abilities to work/look for work. This is called having "limited capability for work". Should you attain "limited capability for work", you may not be expected to look for work or be in work. In addition, if you attain "limited capability for work related activity" you may receive a top-up/payment addition on your Universal Credit award. To learn more about "limited capability for work/limited capability for work related activity"
"You are likely to be penalised by the loss of benefits for around three months if you left your last job voluntarily, unless you can show that you did so for “good reason”. This is called a “sanction”. These sanctions already existed under the old-style Job Seekers Allowance system and have been replicated under Universal Credit.
Citizens Advice has put together some guidance (‘Deciding whether to resign’) explaining the circumstances in which you might be able to challenge a benefits sanction imposed because you resigned from your job, and how to go about proving to the DWP why you quit. Everything depends on your personal circumstances, but some of the reasons that Citizens Advice suggest might be accepted by the DWP include that you:
- took voluntary redundancy
- weren't getting the National Minimum Wage
- didn't feel safe working in the conditions because they didn't meet health and safety standards
- didn't feel safe because you were bullied or harassed
- had a zero-hour contract,"
I taught six hours a day on Google Meet, my usual entire classes on their usual timetable from March the 17th. Schools weren't closed until the Summer break in July.You also forget that schools here remained open for the children of key workers. During lockdown teachers also created worksheets, zoom and email communications, tutorials, marked work set (if pupils had done the work!) and provided individual help if requested. Admittedly some schools were better than others, but most worked really hard to provide for those who chose to take what was offered. The A Level fiasco created more work for teachers. There were also hours of planning that teachers put into ways that schools could reopen safely, or as safely as possible. This wasn’t helped by the way guidelines keep changing. School budgets were stretched to provide safety measures too, despite a lack of funds.
And the chart posted by HSSS a day or so ago View attachment 44178 Thank you HSSSYou must have missed the posts on the 16.9
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...-in-england-self-isolating-due-to-covid-fears
@Max68 - My knee jerk reaction would be that by resigning, or asking for unpaid leave, you are choosing to put yourself in that situation, so can't see why the tax payer would be obliged to support you financially.
On your basis, anyone, without too much by way of savings, could decide to have a period of unpaid leave (for whatever reason), and expect the tax payer to support them through it.
I agree that lots of schools did work hard to make the situation work in stressful circumstances and I showed my appreciation to my children's teachers. They are state educated and do have space and laptops plus a parent on furlough to supervise. Not everyone is so fortunate hence the widening attainment gap that has been created.You also forget that schools here remained open for the children of key workers. During lockdown teachers also created worksheets, zoom and email communications, tutorials, marked work set (if pupils had done the work!) and provided individual help if requested. Admittedly some schools were better than others, but most worked really hard to provide for those who chose to take what was offered. The A Level fiasco created more work for teachers. There were also hours of planning that teachers put into ways that schools could reopen safely, or as safely as possible. This wasn’t helped by the way guidelines keep changing. School budgets were stretched to provide safety measures too, despite a lack of funds.
Ever heard of Constructive Dismissal
You might be able to make a claim for constructive dismissal if you resigned because your employer:
allowed people to bully or harass you at work.
made unreasonable changes to how you work, for example by forcing you to work longer hours.
demoted you.
refused to pay you.
didn't make sure your working environment was safe.
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