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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Anna Fazackerley

‘Desperate and angry’ headteachers in England ready to join strikes in autumn

Teachers and lecturers take part in industrial action in Leeds in February.
Teachers and lecturers take part in industrial action in Leeds in February. Photograph: Gary Calton/The Observer

Heads of schools are likely to join teachers in striking in the new academic year, according to the union that represents them – a move that is likely to lead to far more school closures on strike days in England from September.

The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has told the Observer that although its strike ballot does not close until the end of July, it is “confident” that it will get past the threshold required for action, based on internal polling.

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