Ive already discussed the issue of Bonzo with Mum. I am aware that if we go to France, we wont have to leave him in

The situation described in this passage is that the speaker has already talked to their Mom about the issue of their pet dog, Bonzo. The speaker knows that if they go to France, they won’t have to leave Bonzo in Britain because their Grandma has free time and can come and stay with him. In this case, Bonzo won’t be allowed to go to the dogs holiday home, but he will be happy going for walks in the park while the speaker and their family are away.

To explain this situation to a schoolchild, we can break it down into simpler terms:

The speaker has a pet dog named Bonzo. They will be going to France but are worried about leaving Bonzo behind. However, their Grandma has free time and will take care of Bonzo at home. Bonzo won’t be able to go to the usual place where dogs stay during holidays, but Grandma will take him for walks in the park so he won’t be lonely.

In case you are unfamiliar with some of the vocabulary used in the passage:

— Issue: Refers to a problem or topic that needs to be discussed or resolved.
— Aware: Knowing or being conscious of something.
— Spare time: Extra or free time that someone has available.
— Holiday home: A place where pets can stay while their owners are on vacation.

Overall, the speaker has made plans for their dog Bonzo while they are away, ensuring that he will be taken care of by their Grandma and still have the opportunity to go for walks in the park.