Hi, new member here. I’m a father of 4 and sole carer. Children’s school years are 3,6,7 and college. I’ll keep it simple and need advice. As June 1st is when year 6 are due back that means my other 2 children have to return. I work at the school as a teaching assistant but have thus far been off since we broke up. Having spoken to my boss as my eldest is in the vulnerable group (not critical) I have kept them safe and by every rule going, not even going to their mum’s every second weekend. So my issue is can I refuse to send my child back to year 6 and me return to work. That entails my other 2 to go to school when not required but as I’m a key worker, the care is provided. I feel if I wasn’t a key worker then I’d have some clout as not returning as no-one would be able to look after my other two children. I feel in a strange way being a key worker is my downfall in keeping my children and family safe. Hope this makes sense.
Kind regards