! . PUBLIC DIRTY LAUNDRY  Will the "Back to School debate"  Be my Marriage  DEAL BREAKER!  . Based on this, . "However, the government has also made it clear that parents and guardians will not be penalised should they decide not to send their children back to school when they are encouraged to do so." . “Whilst there will be no penalty for families who do not send their children to school, families will be strongly encouraged to take up these places – unless the child or a family member is shielding or the child is particularly vulnerable due to an underlying condition,” the Department for Education said." . From here . https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/schools-reopen-when-uk-date-lockdown-children-parents-fine-a9509861.html . I am going to keep my own kids out of school for as long as possible! (Until it becomes legally mandatory again!)  . However, my Wife totally disagrees! . There may well be very heated future shouting involved!