The COVID diaries 1
The announcement of school closures yesterday in response to the spread of the Coronavirus demonstrated just how unprepared we are to tackle a pandemic.
Teachers and staff have put themselves at huge risk in order to keep schools open. Going way beyond the call of duty. But the position has clearly become untenable.
Many have put huge effort into preparing for students to work at home. For GCSE and A level students the work centred on upcoming exams, which have now been cancelled.
Some will still be expected to put themselves at risk, teaching the children of keyworkers. Nobody is sure what the definition of “key worker” is.
Everything points to a Government that didn’t have a plan and is now desperately trying to play catch-up