Parents in Glasgow have been told that they will need to find alternative arrangements ahead of an upcoming strike.
It comes as teachers are set to walk out on Thursday (November 24) over pay meaning secondary, primary, nursery and ASL schools across the city will have to shut as there won’t be enough staff to run classes.
However some standalone nurseries will remain open while families entitled to free school meals will receive money paid into their bank accounts to cover the loss of dinners.
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In a Tweet Glasgow City Council confirmed: "Due to industrial action, all primary, secondary, & ASL schools will close on 24 Nov. Nurseries will remain open, but nursery classes will be closed."
But why is it happening, how long for and are there any more planned? Here's what you need to know.
Why are Glasgow teachers striking?
Next week teachers will be taking strike action over pay and comes after members of the Educational Institute of Scotland, the country’s largest teaching union, voted overwhelmingly to strike with 96 per cent of those who voted – with a turnout of 71 per cent – backed strike action, after a 5 per cent pay rise was rejected earlier this year.
Teachers are now fighting for a 10 per cent pay increase.
Explaining why it had to go ahead, Douglas Hutchison, the executive director of education at Glasgow City Council, wrote to parents and apologised for the impact the closures will have on them and their kids .
In his letter he wrote: “I am sorry that learning is being disrupted and you will have to make alternative arrangements for childcare because of this announcement.
“I hope you will understand that we have been left with no alternative but to close our schools and we will post any updates on the council’s normal communication channels.
“Our intention is to provide all families entitled to free school meals with a direct payment to their bank accounts to cover the day’s action and we will post updated information on the council’s website over the next few days.
“The payment may be added to a payment that is due in the near future, rather than as a one off for the strike day.”
Are there any more Glasgow school strikes planned?
At present there are no more strikes planned. If this changes, we will update you.
Can I take the day off work to look after my children if I can't find alternative arrangements?
Yes you can take time off work to look after your child however it may not be paid, despite the circumstances.
The Department for Business couldn't confirm that school strikes would qualify as a childcare "emergency". It advised carers to check their contract for more specific guidance.
Glasgow schools closing for strike
Glasgow City Council have a full list of ASL schools, primary schools and secondary schools you can check out. If your child's school is closing, you will have likely received a letter telling you this.
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