Hundreds of thousands of teachers and teaching staff are expected to take part in two days of strike action across England from today in a dispute over pay.
The National Education Union (NEU) has refused to suspend the mass walkouts despite desperate pleas from Education Secretary Gillian Keegan.
In an open letter to parents the minister said "the single best thing" the union can do is "sit down and talk" - though as yet she has made no guarantee an 'agreeable' offer would be made.
It means pupils face major disruption on Wednesday and Thursday with many schools forced to restrict access to certain year groups or fully close.
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Ms Keegan said: "I will continue doing everything I can to end the disruption your family is facing as quickly as possible, particularly because I know exams for older pupils are coming up fast."
She first invited the NEU to formal talks on teachers' pay three weeks ago on the condition that the union's planned strikes were cancelled.
Mary Bousted, joint general secretary of the NEU, said the "responsibility for this lies squarely with the Education Secretary", adding: "The NEU has said time and again we will meet for talks."
She pointed to Wales and Scotland, where strike action was paused "when a serious offer was made", leading to consultation among members.
South of England
London
People are advised to check with their local authority for information on school closures in your area.
Buckinghamshire
A full list of schools and whether they are open or closed across Buckinghamshire can be found here.
Kent
You can use this search tool to find out which schools will remain closed in Kent.
East Sussex
A full list of the schools which will be closed or partially open can be found here.
Sussex
Check here for details in East Sussex, and click here if you live in West Sussex.
Hampshire
Hundreds of schools across Hampshire will be impacted by teacher strikes.
A list of school closures can be found here.
Dorset
Check here for updates on school closures in Dorset.
Cornwall
Cornwall Council has confirmed that it won't publish a list of schools closed as a result of the strike action, as it is not an emergency event such as those caused by extreme weather.
Devon
The following schools in Devon will partially shut on March 15 for two days strike action.
- Ilfracombe Church Of England Junior School
- Marwood School
- St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, Bideford
- Great Torrington School
- Alphington Primary School
- Southmead School
- Bowhill Primary School
- West Down School
- Berrynarbor Church Of England Primary School
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School will fully close on March 15 for two days.
Offwell Church Of England Primary School will be open on March 15 - but fully closed on March 16.
Somerset
The following schools will partially close on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Ansford Academy
- Ashlands CofE First School
- Birchfield Primary School
- Buckler’s Mead Academy
- Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School
- Crispin School
- Fairmead School
- Fiveways Special School
- Herne View Primary School
- Holy Trinity CofE School, Taunton
- Huish Episcopi Academy
- Meare Village Primary School
- St Dunstan’s School Academy Trust
- St Michael’s Academy
- Stanchester Academy
- Stoberry Park School
- Vallis First School
- Wadham CofE VC Community School
Partially closed on March 15 only:
- Walton CofE VC Primary School
Fully closed on March 15 only:
- Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School
Partially closed on March 16 only:
- Evercreech CofE Primary School
- The Castle School
You can find out more information here.
Oxfordshire
The full list of schools closures will be available here.
West Midlands
Warwickshire
The following schools will be partially closed for both days:
- Newburgh Primary School
- Rugby Free Secondary School
- Curdworth Primary
- Wilmcote C of E Primary School
- Goodyers End Primary
- Water Orton Primary School
The schools below will be fully closed for March 15 and 16:
- Rugby High School
- Goodyers End Primary
Coventry
Schools affected will be announced here.
Birmingham
There are over 40 school closed on both days of the industrial action.
BirminghamLive has reported the full list here.
Wolverhampton
The schools affected will be listed here.
North of England
Yorkshire
The full list of affected schools can be found here.
Manchester
Schools set to be closed will appear here.
