All back to school? Not for my daughter – and many others already back in self-isolation
Home again: Joy Persaud and her daughter Credit: Christopher Pledger The sound of schoolchildren skipping to the school gates, eager to catch up with friends and teachers in person, has resounded across English streets this week. Back to school, however, does not mean back to normal. My child, for instance, sits alone waiting for a virtual lesson to start, as she had the misfortune to spend a day in school last week at the same time as two youngsters who sadly tested positive for Covid. Now, nearly one-third of her school year are stuck at home, in isolation. It’s only day two of schools ...