The end of another week and what a week it has been. No point really avoiding the white elephant – a member of staff reported to test positive for Covid19. School closed today and certainly until Wednesday. As a Key Worker I went for a test, considering I was around school, albeit carefully – and … Continue reading →

This week I have had a couple of days at home, working remotely with meetings for parents, meetings with colleagues and a little bit of supporting my child with his work. It is really hard at these times to homeschool and work in the education sector as you’re busy doing so many things for so … Continue reading →

I’ve not seen the daily briefing from today – funnily enough I was in the office working on some school stuff. I hear that there has been some pre-announcement that there will be summer schools for children considering they have missed so much school. Lovely idea for some of the children and parents that want … Continue reading →

Another end to another day. I hope all are keeping positive and gradually getting back to work, where you can. Spare a thought though for the many still in the very difficult position of being at home, unable to go back to work and even more so, those with children (I mean that in the … Continue reading →

School is actually in a bit now too! Been a busy one but great to see children return, smiling and enjoying the company of each other. Parents too seemed pretty pleased and that is not meant to suggest they need the break. Schools are where we want the children and from today, the place children … Continue reading →

7 x 5 = 45, so that is now 7 weeks of school closed to all but key workers and a minority. Hard times, difficult decisions and split opinions. Times like this we find out who has the emotional intelligence (reminds me very much that term of John Buttrick – star). The emotional intelligence to … Continue reading →

The weather has changed so up the gazebo went. We will not be letting this weather stop us having the in-laws round for a cuppa in the garden now it is permitted. So typical that all the great weather was beforehand. Never mind – just stay safe everyone. I hear Wales will have all ages … Continue reading →

There comes a time when you really start to flag. The weather is great so that is lovely. The people around you are positive and supportive so that is a benefit. There are so many struggling in situations that you can not begin to comprehend so for that, you should be grateful. But, I’m tired. … Continue reading →