This week, we have been forced to take our daughter out of school. She is disabled and needs constant one to one supervision. The lady who usually works with her is on leave and we discovered that her replacement has been wearing a mask. All day.
We politely explained that we were not happy with this. That we thought it was inappropriate, unnecessary and psychologically abusive. In any case, the government guidelines actually stipulate that masks should not be worn when teaching children with special needs.
The school's response was to explain that they had a duty of care to their staff and that they were not prepared to find a different person to work with our daughter, nor would they ask that the current person remove her mask.
Needless to say we are disgusted and appalled. It is yet another example of values being turned upside down. If this is what Oake Primary School in Somerset considers appropriate treatment of a disabled child, I expect others are behaving in a similarly revolting fashion.
Thank you for all the very kind replies. It is so sad because she wants and needs to be in school. She is at genuine risk of death every time she goes to sleep. My family know what it means to live with real risk. People's fearful attitude to this virus is pathetic & offensive.
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