• I think part of the rationale for schools being open is it allows parents to get on with their usual work life.

    Oh it definitely is. The Tories want kids in schools so their parents can be economically productive. It's always about the money @lynx. Follow the money.

    Speaking of which, Bucky is not actually that cheap although I guess in bang for buck terms it does well. I was down in Buckfastleigh recently and the Abbey is incredibly well maintained. It's almost like the monks have some kind of magic money tree...

  • Oh it definitely is. The Tories want kids in schools so their parents can be economically productive. It's always about the money @lynx. Follow the money.

    But, as Chalfie says, it's also about the mental health, wellbeing and development of the children.

    To pretend it's all about the money is a bit simple.

    Don't forget that most schools were open during the whole of the original lockdown. Key worker children (roughly 10%) continued to go to school during that period.

  • But, as Chalfie says, it's also about the mental health, wellbeing and development of the children.

    It is and those arguments are valid, should have qualified. I just believe that's the motivation of the Cabinet.

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