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School strikes: How much are teachers paid and why are they striking? Teachers’ strike dates: When are they and what are teachers paid?
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Thousands of schools are facing continued disruption as teachers strike over pay.Thousands of schools are facing continued disruption as teachers strike over pay.
Further regional and national strikes are planned in February and March.Further regional and national strikes are planned in February and March.
When are NEU teachers striking?When are NEU teachers striking?
England and WalesEngland and Wales
More than half of schools (51.7%) in England closed or partially closed on 1 February, due to National Education Union (NEU) strikes.More than half of schools (51.7%) in England closed or partially closed on 1 February, due to National Education Union (NEU) strikes.
Further NEU strikes are scheduled for:Further NEU strikes are scheduled for:
14 February: All schools in Wales14 February: All schools in Wales
28 February: North and north-west England, Yorkshire and Humber28 February: North and north-west England, Yorkshire and Humber
1 March: East Midlands, West Midlands, and the NEU's eastern region1 March: East Midlands, West Midlands, and the NEU's eastern region
2 March: South-east and south-west England, and London2 March: South-east and south-west England, and London
15 and 16 March: All schools in England and Wales15 and 16 March: All schools in England and Wales
NEU teachers in sixth-form colleges in England - who are already striking - will also walk out.NEU teachers in sixth-form colleges in England - who are already striking - will also walk out.
Most schools affected by strikes, figures suggestMost schools affected by strikes, figures suggest
Who could have to work during a strike?Who could have to work during a strike?
'Deciding to close our school has been horrible''Deciding to close our school has been horrible'
When are the NAHT, EIS and other unions striking?When are the NAHT, EIS and other unions striking?
WalesWales
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) began action short of a strike on 1 February.The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) began action short of a strike on 1 February.
ScotlandScotland
Teachers are striking in two local authorities per day until 6 February.Teachers are striking in two local authorities per day until 6 February.
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) and two other unions will walk out on 28 February and 1 March.The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) and two other unions will walk out on 28 February and 1 March.
The EIS will hold 20 further strike days between 13 March and 21 April.The EIS will hold 20 further strike days between 13 March and 21 April.
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Most teachers in Northern Ireland will walk out for half a day on 21 February.Most teachers in Northern Ireland will walk out for half a day on 21 February.
Five unions are already taking action short of a strike.Five unions are already taking action short of a strike.
What are teachers' pay demands?What are teachers' pay demands?
Teacher salaries in England fell by an average of 11% between 2010 and 2022, after taking rising prices into account, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says.Teacher salaries in England fell by an average of 11% between 2010 and 2022, after taking rising prices into account, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says.
Most state-school teachers in England and Wales had a 5% rise in 2022. In Northern Ireland many teachers were offered 3.2% for 2021/22 and 2022/23. In Scotland, teachers have rejected both a 5% increase and a more recent offer of up to 6.85%.Most state-school teachers in England and Wales had a 5% rise in 2022. In Northern Ireland many teachers were offered 3.2% for 2021/22 and 2022/23. In Scotland, teachers have rejected both a 5% increase and a more recent offer of up to 6.85%.
Unions say inflation means the pay increases are really cuts. They want schools to get extra money to ensure pay rises do not come from existing budgets.Unions say inflation means the pay increases are really cuts. They want schools to get extra money to ensure pay rises do not come from existing budgets.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says the government has already agreed to provide an extra £2bn in school funding, "which will take real-terms spending on schools to its highest level in history".Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says the government has already agreed to provide an extra £2bn in school funding, "which will take real-terms spending on schools to its highest level in history".
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 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 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 and subject shortages.Experts in England advise the government about teacher pay, based on factors including vacancies and subject shortages.
As with all public spending, money allocated in England determines the funding awarded to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.As with all public spending, money allocated in England determines the funding awarded to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Employers also contribute 23.68% to teacher pensions, which the education secretary called "very generous". Nurses, by comparison, receive 14.38% in employer contributions.Employers also contribute 23.68% to teacher pensions, which the education secretary called "very generous". Nurses, by comparison, receive 14.38% in employer contributions.
Will some teachers receive a 15.9% pay rise?Will some teachers receive a 15.9% pay rise?
Will my child's school close?Will my child's school close?
EnglandEngland
Schools should try to open, the government says, but more than half were either fully or partially closed on the first day of action.Schools should try to open, the government says, but more than half were either fully or partially closed on the first day of action.
The decision is made by head teachers. Teachers don't have to say if they are striking in advance, and there are no rules about when parents must be told about closures.The decision is made by head teachers. Teachers don't have to say if they are striking in advance, and there are no rules about when parents must be told about closures.
Some parents may only be told about a closure on the morning itself, once heads know which staff are available.Some parents may only be told about a closure on the morning itself, once heads know which staff are available.
There are no minimum staffing rules, and heads can use agency staff and volunteers. They do not have to stick to the curriculum.There are no minimum staffing rules, and heads can use agency staff and volunteers. They do not have to stick to the curriculum.
Schools may offer some remote education, but this is not compulsory.Schools may offer some remote education, but this is not compulsory.
WalesWales
As in England, head teachers decide whether to close.As in England, head teachers decide whether to close.
The Welsh government says parents should ideally get a week's notice, but individual schools will decide how best to minimise the impact of the strikes.The Welsh government says parents should ideally get a week's notice, but individual schools will decide how best to minimise the impact of the strikes.
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?
ScotlandScotland
Almost all primary and secondary schools have closed on strike days. Local councils make the decision.Almost all primary and secondary schools have closed on strike days. Local councils make the decision.
Can I get time off work?Can I get time off work?
In England, Scotland and Wales, you have the right to time off to care for "family and dependants", which can include emergency childcare.In England, Scotland and Wales, you have the right to time off to care for "family and dependants", which can include emergency childcare.
Your employer must not refuse a reasonable request, but you may not be paid.Your employer must not refuse a reasonable request, but you may not be paid.
Alternatively, you may be able to take annual leave or unpaid parental leave.Alternatively, you may be able to take annual leave or unpaid parental leave.
Parents take unpaid leave due to teacher strikesParents take unpaid leave due to teacher strikes
Will strikes affect breakfast clubs, after-school clubs and pre-schools?Will strikes affect breakfast clubs, after-school clubs and pre-schools?
Breakfast and after-school clubs and pre-schools may be open, even if the main school closes.Breakfast and after-school clubs and pre-schools may be open, even if the main school closes.
Privately-run clubs might not operate, so check.Privately-run clubs might not operate, so check.
What about vulnerable pupils and key workers' children?What about vulnerable pupils and key workers' children?
Schools in England should prioritise staying open for vulnerable pupils and key workers' children.Schools in England should prioritise staying open for vulnerable pupils and key workers' children.
Wales' education minister says head teachers are doing "whatever they can" to support these groups.Wales' education minister says head teachers are doing "whatever they can" to support these groups.
Will exams be cancelled?Will exams be cancelled?
All schools and colleges should have contingency plans in place to limit disruption.All schools and colleges should have contingency plans in place to limit disruption.
They should prioritise exams and other formal assessments on strike days, even if the school is closed to other pupils.They should prioritise exams and other formal assessments on strike days, even if the school is closed to other pupils.
School leaders who fear strikes could cause disruption should consult exam boards, according to guidance for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.School leaders who fear strikes could cause disruption should consult exam boards, according to guidance for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Students will be told if there is any change to the exam or venue.Students will be told if there is any change to the exam or venue.
Some prelim exams were rescheduled in Scotland due to strikes.Some prelim exams were rescheduled in Scotland due to strikes.
What happens to children on free school meals?What happens to children on free school meals?
Schools must support children eligible for benefits-related free school meals who cannot attend school during strikes.Schools must support children eligible for benefits-related free school meals who cannot attend school during strikes.
This might involve providing food parcels.This might involve providing food parcels.
In Scotland, some families were given money to cover food costs, while others were offered a packed lunch.In Scotland, some families were given money to cover food costs, while others were offered a packed lunch.
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