Strike Action

Further to my previous correspondence regarding industrial action on Wednesday 1st February, I now have to unfortunately inform you that some members of staff have informed me today that they have taken the decision to take strike action.

 

Strike action tomorrow 1st February is a result of a dispute between national government and the teaching union NEU over teachers' pay and conditions.

 

I understand this situation will cause families disruption and my staff have made these last minute decisions with a heavy heart. I am sure you appreciate, industrial action is not an easy choice. Every member of staff is incredibly hard working and remains fully committed to the well being of pupils in school.

 

The situation is that the school will be partially closed.

• Nursery Fully open
• Reception RC Closed
• Reception RMS Open
• Year 1R Closed
• Year 1M Closed
• Year 2A Open 
• Year 2T Closed
• Year 3B Open
• Year 3T Closed
• Year 4MK Closed
• Year 4G Closed
• Year 5D Closed
• Year 5K Closed
• Year 6C Open
• Year 6BW Open

 

Code club will be cancelled.

 

Music tuition and choir for this week only will take place on Friday 3rd February.

 

Pupils who receive a benefits related free school meal may collect a lunch from the school office from 11.30am.

 

We are not providing remote education because teachers not taking strike action will be teaching their class and teachers who are striking will not be preparing/delivering lessons.

 

Please be aware that staff are not required to inform me which union they are in or if they are indeed striking. We do not anticipate a picket line at the school, however if there is both Mrs Williams and I will manage this situation and seek support from Human Resources.

 

Our wrap around child care will be open as usual from 7.30am - 9.00am and then again from 3.00pm - 6.00pm. If you no longer require child care please cancel your place and a full refund will be given.

 

Once again , please accept my apologies for this difficult situation which I have no control over.

 

Kind regards

Jane Ramsay

Headteacher