First strike by NASUWT due to take place on 30 November
Students could be asked not to attend their schools on days that teachers go on strike.
That’s the message from the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.
It says it will make ‘every effort’ to keep schools open during six days of industrial action by members of the NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union.
Headteachers will be writing to parents to detail how their child’s school may be affected.
The department says the union has not confirmed how many teachers will be taking part in the strikes – the first of which is due to take place on Wednesday, 30 November.
Minister Julie Edge has described a recent pay offer – which the union rejected – as ‘fair and generous’.
She added: “I understand and share the concerns that parents, children and young people will have over this strike action and the disruption it will cause to learning.
“I want to assure them that we are making every effort to limit the disruption on the strike days.
“I cannot, however, rule out the possibility that some students may be asked to not attend school on these days.
“This is the last resort and would be a decision for individual headteachers if it is felt there will not be enough staff available to ensure the safety of children.”
Strike action by the NASUWT is planned on the following days:
• Wednesday, 30 November 2022
• Thursday, 1 December 2022
• Wednesday, 11 January 2023
• Thursday, 12 January 2023
• Wednesday, 15 February 2023
• Thursday, 16 February 2023
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