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A Number

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First performanceSeptember 23, 2002
Playwright Caryl Churchill
Original language English Language
CharactersBernard 2
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About A Number


A Number is a 2002 play by the English playwright Caryl Churchill which addresses the subject of human cloning and identity, especially nature versus nurture. The story, set in the near future, is structured around the conflict between a father and his sons – two of whom are clones of the first one.

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A principal said that schools would look very different, and students is necessary to the classrooms before September

There are fears, some of Wales, The Most vulnerable Children are not seen by teacher, which means for a line that some schools only open for three weeks.

On Monday, 29. June, before the summer break.

But it is not advised to extend some of the councils of the summer semester to one week after contract talks with unions, local authorities and the Welsh Government to a halt.

A school head said it would leave Children vulnerable over The Holidays .

Kerina Hanson, vice-president of The National Association of Head Teachers, said that many teachers "feeling, you made A Promise to the parents and now we break the promise".

Meanwhile, the Welsh Conservatives criticised the Welsh Government said the decision on whether the extension of the term-had-time "pushed on councils to force them to take The Heat ".

the schools lockdown during the whole of the coronavirus, but only for pupils and students are considered to be vulnerable and for Children of key employees.

On 29 June, a gradual return to the classroom to start, but with smaller classes, staggered starts, and breaks, it is thought it will take some time for all the students go Back .

There are concerns that it will take a long time for the teacher to see all of the students had said because of the phased return,

Minister of education, Kirsty Williams , that all Children will have the opportunity to "check-in, inform yourself, prepare for the summer and September, and had hoped to extend it to give the summer semester by a week, the schools of the time.

But There is an ongoing negotiations between trade unions, the Welsh Government and the school authorities about the plans.

concerns had been raised that the Treaty is not meant to be questions, There would be enough support Staff , including cleaning and teaching to enable assistants to the schools stay open for The Extra week.

A Number of local authorities, the responsibility of the schools have now said that Gwent is not a term extend to, and including, Cardiff, Newport, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly, Wrexham and Blaenau, where schools will be completed on the original end of the term of office 17 July date.

So Far , only Conwy has confirmed that their return to school, for four weeks. While Rhondda Cynon Taf has the Council by E-Mail to principals stating it is open to open to for The Fourth week and asked what employees would like to work on a voluntary basis.

Meanwhile, in Anglesey, according to a coronavirus outbreak in a Food Factory .

'we feel like We have broken our promise'

Kerina Hanson, Director of a school in Swansea, said teachers were very concerned about Children who may be vulnerable in the lockdown.

She Said the schools open for an additional week of time for all students whose parents choose to send you, to in the class room.

"We have seen The Most vulnerable, we have been able to get In Touch with them, but We Are very concerned about these Children who may be vulnerable in The Last couple of months," She Said .

"We really feel this would be a fantastic time for us, we could have Caught Up with all the Children , that was to be made up well-being and opportunity for all Children to return to school, to see what it would look like when you return in September.

"I think many of us will feel that we made A Promise to the parents, and now the schools are Back , and now We Are going to break the promise, because The Last couple of days There will be for all the Children . "

"It's frustrating," says said The Father of three Chris Lawrence

Cardiff is the parent of Chris Lawrence , the recent developments were "frustrating".

The Father of three boys said: "it was a surprise" to receive a text message on Friday Evening told him his Children do not go to school in The Fourth week.

"The Challenge is that we were in the building for four weeks," He Said .

"As a mother, to plan you are trying, as far in advance as possible with their Children , in a time of uncertainty like this.

"We were ready for a long Summer Holiday - of course it is a now a week longer. "

Suzy Davies , said the Welsh Government was forced to make the decision on the local authorities

The Welsh Conservatives criticised the Minister said the decision was "deferred for councils to force them to take The Heat ".

" The Tories education spokesman, Susi, Davies MS accused the Welsh Government of "grids" and delay" about the plans.

"Either it is important for Our Children to get four weeks of access to schools or it is not," She Said .

"is The name of the Welsh Government and the families' choice. "

she added: "Instead of making the tough decisions and give some guidance for schools, parents and pupils, the Welsh Government has this decision pushed to the councils, forcing them to take The Heat . "

The Welsh Government said: "the Conservatives know, local authorities employ Staff , and we recognize, it is the ultimately decide for you whether or not the schools will re-open for three weeks, instead of four.

"While we recommend four weeks of check-in, catch up and prepare, and we recognize that ultimately this is a decision for the local authorities, who are the employers of the Staff of the school. "



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Source of news: bbc.com

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