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Teachers' strikes: When and why are teachers striking? Teachers' strikes: When and why are teachers striking?
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A strike by teachers in England and Wales is set to cause significant disruption.A strike by teachers in England and Wales is set to cause significant disruption.
Members of the National Education Union (NEU) voted in favour of the industrial action, in a dispute over pay.Members of the National Education Union (NEU) voted in favour of the industrial action, in a dispute over pay.
Strikes by teachers are already under way in Scotland.Strikes by teachers are already under way in Scotland.
When are teachers striking?When are teachers striking?
Action by teachers varies across the UK.Action by teachers varies across the UK.
England and WalesEngland and Wales
The NEU, which has 300,000 members and is the largest education union, has announced seven days of action in February and March. The NEU, the UK's largest education union with 450,000 members, has announced seven days of teacher strikes in February and March.
This includes national strike days on 1 February, as well as 15 and 16 March.This includes national strike days on 1 February, as well as 15 and 16 March.
But individual schools will only be affected for a maximum of four days, with some strike days taking place regionally. Government guidance says schools should stay open if possible.But individual schools will only be affected for a maximum of four days, with some strike days taking place regionally. Government guidance says schools should stay open if possible.
In England, the head teachers' union, NAHT, failed to achieve the 50% turnout required to legally hold a strike. But its members in Wales successfully voted for industrial action to take place there.In England, the head teachers' union, NAHT, failed to achieve the 50% turnout required to legally hold a strike. But its members in Wales successfully voted for industrial action to take place there.
A strike ballot by the NASUWT also failed to reach the legally required threshold for strike action.A strike ballot by the NASUWT also failed to reach the legally required threshold for strike action.
The ASCL, representing school and college leaders, has consulted its members and is deciding whether to hold a formal ballotThe ASCL, representing school and college leaders, has consulted its members and is deciding whether to hold a formal ballot
ScotlandScotland
Almost all primary and secondary schools in Scotland have been closed on a series of days of teachers' strikes.Almost all primary and secondary schools in Scotland have been closed on a series of days of teachers' strikes.
A further 16 days of rolling action by the Educational Institute of Scotland began on 16 January.A further 16 days of rolling action by the Educational Institute of Scotland began on 16 January.
Scotland's primary schools shut as teachers strikeScotland's primary schools shut as teachers strike
Which teachers in Scotland are striking and when?
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Teachers from five unions in Northern Ireland are continuing to take action short of a strike - affecting meeting attendance and administrative tasks.Teachers from five unions in Northern Ireland are continuing to take action short of a strike - affecting meeting attendance and administrative tasks.
Across the UKAcross the UK
Lecturers and other university staff across the UK have also been striking over pay, pensions and working conditions.Lecturers and other university staff across the UK have also been striking over pay, pensions and working conditions.
Why are teachers striking?Why are teachers striking?
It's about pay.It's about pay.
In Scotland, teachers rejected a 5% increase, arguing for 10%.In Scotland, teachers rejected a 5% increase, arguing for 10%.
A further offer designed to prevent the strikes before Christmas included rises of up to 6.85% for the lowest paid. But the EIS - Scotland's largest teaching union - dismissed the deal as "insulting".A further offer designed to prevent the strikes before Christmas included rises of up to 6.85% for the lowest paid. But the EIS - Scotland's largest teaching union - dismissed the deal as "insulting".
Members of the EIS union demonstrated outside Bute House in Edinburgh, the official residence of the first minister of ScotlandMembers of the EIS union demonstrated outside Bute House in Edinburgh, the official residence of the first minister of Scotland
Most state-school teachers in England and Wales had a 5% rise in 2022. In Northern Ireland many teachers have been offered 3.2% for 2021/22 and 2022/23.Most state-school teachers in England and Wales had a 5% rise in 2022. In Northern Ireland many teachers have been offered 3.2% for 2021/22 and 2022/23.
But unions argue that inflation above 10% means these increases are really pay cuts.But unions argue that inflation above 10% means these increases are really pay cuts.
Teachers' representatives also want schools to be given extra money to make sure that pay increases don't have to come from existing budgets.Teachers' representatives also want schools to be given extra money to make sure that pay increases don't have to come from existing budgets.
Which workers are allowed to go on strike?Which workers are allowed to go on strike?
How much do teachers get paid?How much do teachers get paid?
The starting salary for teachers in England is due to rise to £30,000 a year by September 2023.The starting salary for teachers in England is due to rise to £30,000 a year by September 2023.
State school classroom teachers in England were paid an average of £38,982 in the 2021/22 school year. This compares with £39,009 in Wales and £40,026 in Scotland. Northern Ireland's government did not provide a figure.State school classroom teachers in England were paid an average of £38,982 in the 2021/22 school year. This compares with £39,009 in Wales and £40,026 in Scotland. Northern Ireland's government did not provide a figure.
The average head teacher's salary in England for the same period was £74,095, and £57,117 for other senior leaders.The average head teacher's salary in England for the same period was £74,095, and £57,117 for other senior leaders.
Experts in England advise the government about teacher pay, based on factors including vacancies, subject shortages and competition from other jobs.Experts in England advise the government about teacher pay, based on factors including vacancies, subject shortages and competition from other jobs.
As with all public spending, money allocated to England determines what funding is awarded to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.As with all public spending, money allocated to England determines what funding is awarded to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Are teachers in the top 10% of earners in some areas?Are teachers in the top 10% of earners in some areas?
Would pay demands cost an extra £28bn?Would pay demands cost an extra £28bn?
Do schools close if teachers strike?Do schools close if teachers strike?
WATCH: What do the teachers' strikes in England and Wales mean for parents?WATCH: What do the teachers' strikes in England and Wales mean for parents?
WATCH: What do the teachers' strikes in England and Wales mean for parents?WATCH: What do the teachers' strikes in England and Wales mean for parents?
In Scotland, local councils decide.In Scotland, local councils decide.
In England, it's up to head teachers. There are no minimum staffing rules.In England, it's up to head teachers. There are no minimum staffing rules.
Head teachers are also responsible in Wales, in consultation with local authorities.Head teachers are also responsible in Wales, in consultation with local authorities.
If my child's school closes, can I get time off work?If my child's school closes, can I get time off work?
You have the right to take time off work to help a dependant - such as your child - if normal arrangements are disrupted.You have the right to take time off work to help a dependant - such as your child - if normal arrangements are disrupted.
But you won't necessarily get paid under this rule, which applies to England, Scotland and Wales.But you won't necessarily get paid under this rule, which applies to England, Scotland and Wales.
It may also be possible to have unpaid parental leave. However, this needs to be arranged in advance, and usually taken in week-long blocks.It may also be possible to have unpaid parental leave. However, this needs to be arranged in advance, and usually taken in week-long blocks.
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