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Schools closed across England as teachers walk out on strike

The “majority of schools” are expected to either restrict access to pupils or fully close as a result of the strikes

Wales Online · Apr 27, 2023

Teachers hold mass strike for fourth time this year as Tories accused of 'failing' kids

Members of the National Education Union (NEU) will take part in strike actions in schools across England today after rejecting the Government’s 'insulting' pay offer

Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2023

Half of senior leaders say school trips and outings have had to be cut – poll

More schools are cutting back on staff, IT equipment, sports and extracurricular activities this year, the survey suggested.

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

‘I can’t afford to live’: Nearly one in five teachers forced to do second jobs amid rising costs

Teachers have had to skip meals and reduce home heating amid the cost-of-living crisis, the National Education Union has said.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Nearly one in five teachers forced to do second jobs amid rising costs – poll

Teachers have had to skip meals and reduce home heating amid the cost-of-living crisis, the National Education Union has said.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

Pupils writing misogynistic essays and using coded language seen online – union

Teachers have noticed a rise in the influence of misogynist influencers on social media aimed at students, the National Education Union heard.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

Teachers forced to step in to provide uniforms and food for poor children

The troubling survey of more than 17,800 National Education Union (NEU) members laid bare the extent to which schools are being forced to intervene to help families bucking under cost of living pressures

Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023

Schools face five days of strikes in summer term and possible action into autumn

Delegates at the National Education Union’s annual conference have voted for the exam period to be used to begin a re-ballot of teacher members.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

Strong rejection of pay offer in England shows teachers’ fury, says union

NEU says vote by 98% to 2% sends clear message that government’s offer is insulting and will not do

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2023

Schools may face strikes into autumn as teaching union members reject pay offer

Teachers in England will strike on April 27 and May 2 after the National Education Union overwhelmingly turned down the Government’s deal.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023