Furlough scheme from July

amd2014

Any information on this is appreciated 
I was placed on Furlough on 19 April for caring/vulnerable child all good so far I have asked to use the flexible Furlough scheme from the 1st of July but today I was told I couldn't because I'm not on workplace furlough but on shielding furlough and  as a duty of care they would need a letter from my daughters school or GP to state she is no longer vulnerable due to covid 19 for me to return to work in any capacity. I did not know the two different furlough schemes existed I'm so confused

poppy12345

I'm not sure what they mean. There's only 1 type of furlough. There's no such thing as "workplace furlough" and shielding furlough, it's just furlough.

sharpe106

They don't there is only one scheme.

Grumpy_chap

I think the OP's employer is saying they put the OP on furlough because of shielding, not lack of work.  So, logically, the OP could not work every Monday but being shielded the rest of the week as the risks to shielding individual are the same every day of the week.
Perhaps the OP will clarify?

Mrsn

As above but I think grumpy chaps explanation might cover the situation. Will have to see if OP returns 

amd2014

My furlough was I could not work because of childcare for a vulnerable child 

My daughter has Aspergers syndrome. 

amd2014

Sorry for any confusion my daughter has returned to school on a part-time basis hence my reason to return to work using the flexible furlough scheme in July. My company are happy to leave me on furlough but not use the flexible furlough. 
Hence remaining at home 

poppy12345

Having Aspergers Syndrome doesn't put them into the vulnerable group for Covid19.

diggingdude

if employer is happy to keep you on furlough, reply saying thank you very much appreciated and when you need me please let me know