Many schools in the North East were shut or partially closed on Wednesday as teachers went on strike again in a dispute over pay.
Members of the National Education Union (NEU) formed picket lines outside schools and sixth-form colleges across the region as they campaigned for better pay and funding. Another day of action has been planned for Friday, with a rally due to be held in Durham Market Place.
The strike on Wednesday marked the seventh day of action by NEU teacher members since February. Education union leaders have warned that further walkouts in the autumn term are likely if the ongoing pay dispute remains unresolved.
