Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally

milann

Yes an extra emergency fund can only be good. I have one too...it’s not secret but in my own name - I’ve only had it this last year ......just in case.....you never know what’s around the corner.
Hooray to extra hours. I bet they’ll take you on as soon as a vacancy comes up 🤞

Onebrokelady

I thought of you when they said about the schools closing,I'm so pleased you have kept your TA job,what a relief. I'm another who thinks a secret emergency fund is a good idea, if I had had one when I was with my ex partner I wouldn't have been in such a mess when we split up 

Willowtree222

Great news about the TA cover. DD's school have narrowed the criteria this time. Perhaps not all will be in all the time. X

milann

That’s interesting Nicnak. Our school seem to have more children in this time.....(I’m not in but read it via the staff page) we have a lot of Send children and every one of them is coming in this time....they all stayed at home last time.

Willowtree222

milann said:

That’s interesting Nicnak. Our school seem to have more children in this time.....(I’m not in but read it via the staff page) we have a lot of Send children and every one of them is coming in this time....they all stayed at home last time.

Last time it was one person as a key worker, this time it is both or single parent. Last time they had hundreds though and was swamped. 
My school only have vulnerable students so they are all in too. Not all turning up, but they've all got places x

jwil

I'm glad you've managed to keep your TA work HHD

Our school have had to tighten the restrictions this time,  they had 50% of the children trying to get places.

HairyHandofDartmoor

Thanks everyone 🙂. I'm delighted about the TA cover as it means I don't lose most of my income 😁.
We had 17% of our children attending today. The figure will probably vary from day to day, as some key workers only send their children to school on the days they are on shift. We've widened our criteria this time, for example MTA's children weren't allowed to attend school in the March lockdown, but this time they are.

I had a good lunchtime and afternoon in school 🙂. All staff were in. Teachers were teaching face to face or online. TAs were supporting face to face teaching or making/organising resources. It was nice to see colleagues again and at least my face mask kept my face warmer 🤣. I was frozen as usual with the doors and windows open 😬.

beanielou

Great news on the TA cover 

Sunshine_girl2

Pleased to hear the TA cover is carrying on , and that there are small numbers of pupils in school. Masks are great in Winter they keep your face lovely and warm. 

Sun_Addict

Fantastic news about the TA cover and a load off your mind 👍