Schools are set for a day of disruption as tens of thousands of teachers walk out amid a dispute over pay. Members of the National Education Union (NEU) in England and Wales are taking industrial action next Wednesday, February 1.
Headteachers are being urged by the government to make sure education is provided for vulnerable youngsters and the children of key workers as a priority, while online learning could be available for some students. Some schools could even shut their doors altogether, with one headteachers' union urging school leaders to prioritise the safety of children and staff.
Thousands of teachers are expected to walk out next Wednesday across Greater Manchester. The NEU says it has around 12,500 members across the region, working in almost 1,200 schools.
