A childcare crisis and loss of wraparound care means the ‘Back To Work, So Back To The Office’ equation doesn’t work for many women
But the loss of breakfast and after school clubs means that realistically many parents are still notfree of childcare constraints – and women are adversely affected.
Shockingly, 1 in 6 mothers – mostly in lowpaid jobs – have no choice, they said, but to reduce their working hours. Sarah, a mother of two, said her son’s school day was going to offer them little relief – and more stress. ‘There are no breakfast or after-school clubs because of covid bubbles, so school finishes at 2.30pm. How can I work 9-6 if one of my son’s school hours are 9-2.30? I’ve also got to do nursery drop-off for the other child at a totally different place. The idea that thanks to school starting, we can all commute to the office and work full days is a joke.
On top of all of this, those who are trying to actually stick to social distancing rules won't be able to have help from friends and family - and those worried about older parents don't have that option either.
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