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Hi, my name is Celi54! I'm CEV, and worried about returning to teach tomorrow

Celi54
Celi54 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited February 2022 in Cerebral palsy
I am a 54 year old with CP who was born 3 months prematurely in 1967. Decreased lung capacity means I’m CEV. I am also a teacher facing going back to school tomorrow (including whole school inset) so even with 2 vacs and booster I’m pretty terrified and thought I’d come here for some friendly support!

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  • woodbine
    woodbine Community member Posts: 11,522 Disability Gamechanger
    Over 12's will have to wear a mask when they return to school if that helps?
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,488 Disability Gamechanger
    Welcome to the community @Celi54 :) How are you doing today? It's great to have you with us.

    Thanks for posting about this. I can imagine that would cause you quite a lot of worry. Have you spoken to the school about your concerns? 

    I've moved your post into our CP category so that you can connect with others with CP who might be able to share your concerns. You may also like to visit our employment category to find discussions around work and employment. 
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  • Celi54
    Celi54 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
    Thank you so much for your kind comments. I am in a secondary school so I am glad we are wearing masks, but the children do tend to wear then just over their mouths or around their necks so not always helpful! We are testing which is some comfort but not social distancing.I was able to teach from home last year when shielding but that’s all gone now. Also I am going back to a new head of Dept and a new Head so I’m reluctant to seem special or different. Not the best first impression. There’s nothing from the Gov for CEV folks who are out there working. All the advice seems to assume you are at home and can control your contacts. I love my job and wish to be in the classroom - ironically I am a specialised SEND teacher so there is no one who can step in for me if I do end up in Hospital. How will that help my students?
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,638 Scope online community team
    Hi @Celi54
    How did your first days back go? Have you had any discussions with your management team about your concerns? The school management team have a duty of care towards you as a colleague and should be seeking clear guidance from the LEA and Health Authority.
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  • Libby_Alumni
    Libby_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 1,251 Pioneering
    Hello @Celi54

    I just wanted to check in to see how you're getting on with things? I hope your return to the school went as smoothly as possible and you felt comfortable when going through this process.

    Please reach out if you need any further support or have any other questions for us.

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  • SueHeath
    SueHeath Community member Posts: 12,420 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @Celi54 how has your week gone so far, love to hear that teachers love their jobs, i know it's very hard in schools at the moment.
  • Danielle_2022
    Danielle_2022 Community member Posts: 266 Pioneering
    Hi @Celi54,
    Just wanted to check in and say that I hope you have a restful weekend planned. I'm sure that returning to work is tough under these circumstances, but it really sounds like your students are lucky to have you <3
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