How coronavirus is affecting schools

As the majority of schools are closed due to COVID-19, many teachers and university staff are struggling with the closures.

One of the main concerns regarding education is that different establishments have been taking different approaches to the closures.

“I think some children will be emotionally affected by the experience”

MAEVE DOLAN, SUPPORT STAFF

Some schools are remaining open, while others have resorted to online teaching and some have halted their teaching altogether.

Lisa Betts, an infant school teacher from Felixstowe, said “We just have to be flexible and adapt to whatever comes each day.”

Lisa Betts, school teacher, speaks about how her school are coping with their closure.

Children of key workers and vulnerable people are still being allowed to attend some schools, although attendance is very low.

At the end of a difficult week, I would like to say a massive thank you to all the school leaders, teachers and staff who have show immense dedication as they step up to help this country tackle coronavirus.#StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/DOSg7EP2re

— Gavin Williamson (@GavinWilliamson) March 28, 2020

“We’ve had less than 10 children out of 450 each day” says Maeve Dolan, a support staff member from Maidenhead.

“I think some children will be emotionally affected by the experience, but academically I’m not worried. They’re being provided with the resources to learn.”

Stay at home and save lives.
▪️ Only leave your home for essentials such as food or medicine, for work, or to exercise.
▪️ Make sure you stay at least 2 meters from other people. pic.twitter.com/N2ORnmX901

— Public Health England (@PHE_uk) March 31, 2020

The majority of university  students are now self-isolating at home, while primary, junior and secondary school students are being home schooled by their parents or carers.