Do you think there will be enough book to go round, kids had to share them in the "good times", never mind when to country is on its booty.

Also, remember the cuts to education (in real terms) over the last 10+ years ??



Working from home and home schooling is great if you have space, hardware, wifi AND parents who have the ability and time to be "teacher".

The better off can do pretty well but, those at the bottom of the pile, with parents that dont give a damn, will struggle like hell and that's when they are already massively disadvantaged.

Sure, some parents should take a heap of the blame for how they live their lives but, just as with the free school meals, it's not the fault of the kids that they were born with mickey poor parents.

Mind you, some of the poor are busting a gut to improve their lot so, it's not all black and white but, the choice is to try and help or leave them to drop even further down the social pecking order.

Bit hypocritical of you Ghost. I asked you what short cuts the government took to approve the vaccine weeks ago. Still awaiting a reply.

So how come you have done nothing about the “insulting” posts to me?





You ban westend for what? It’s a drop in the ocean to what I get aimed at me but nothing is done about it.



No wonder this forum is on its last legs lol

I wonder if the queen and Prince Phillip like their subjects receive one dose with another in three months rather than the periods stated by the pharmaceutical companies.

Is this satire?

Some very interesting points but how do you get the kids the support they need without involving the parents that you have suggested either don't care or aren't capable. How long do you think a new laptop will last in house with a parent that is challenged by substance abuse?



On the NHS we don't have an option to not pay for it - it isn't free - its like education if you opt out you still have help fund the rest of the kids.