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Teachers' strike dates: When and where are schools affected? Teachers' strike dates: When and where are schools affected?
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Thousands of schools across England and Scotland are facing further disruption as teachers go on strike again over pay. Thousands of schools across England are facing further disruption as teachers go on strike again over pay.
Teachers are striking on different days depending on which union they are in.
More than half of England's schools closed or partially closed during the first National Education Union (NEU) strike on 1 February.More than half of England's schools closed or partially closed during the first National Education Union (NEU) strike on 1 February.
Schools in Wales and Northern Ireland have also faced disruption, but no strikes are currently planned. Schools in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have also faced disruption, but no further strikes are currently planned.
When are NEU teachers striking?When are NEU teachers striking?
England and WalesEngland and Wales
NEU strikes are scheduled for 15 and 16 March in schools in England.
NEU teachers in sixth-form colleges in England are also joining the walkouts.
In Wales, strike action has been called off following talks with the Welsh government.
Teachers in the north of England walked out on 28 February, and in the East Midlands, West Midlands, and the NEU's eastern region on 1 March.Teachers in the north of England walked out on 28 February, and in the East Midlands, West Midlands, and the NEU's eastern region on 1 March.
All schools in Wales were affected by strike action on 2 March (postponed from 14 Feb), as well as those in south-east and south-west England, and London.All schools in Wales were affected by strike action on 2 March (postponed from 14 Feb), as well as those in south-east and south-west England, and London.
More than half of schools closed or restricted attendance in northern and southern England on their respective regional strike days.More than half of schools closed or restricted attendance in northern and southern England on their respective regional strike days.
Further NEU strikes are scheduled for 15 and 16 March in schools in England.
NEU teachers in sixth-form colleges in England are also joining the walkouts.
The Department for Education said it wanted "formal talks on pay, conditions and reform", ahead of the latest strike days - but only if the NEU called them off.The Department for Education said it wanted "formal talks on pay, conditions and reform", ahead of the latest strike days - but only if the NEU called them off.
The NEU said it would only pause action if good progress was made in talks first.The NEU said it would only pause action if good progress was made in talks first.
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
NEU members joined three other unions in a half-day walkout on 21 February.NEU members joined three other unions in a half-day walkout on 21 February.
When are the EIS and other unions striking?When are the 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
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) and two other unions walked out on 28 February and 1 March.The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) and two other unions walked out on 28 February and 1 March.
The EIS will hold 20 further strike days between 13 March and 21 April. Further strikes have been called off.
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Most teachers in Northern Ireland walked out for half a day on 21 February.Most teachers in Northern Ireland walked out for half a day on 21 February.
Five unions were already taking action short of a strike.Five unions were already taking action short of a strike.
What are teachers' pay demands?What are teachers' pay demands?
Unions are calling for above-inflation increases, and want schools to get extra money to ensure pay rises don't come from existing budgets.Unions are calling for above-inflation increases, and want schools to get extra money to ensure pay rises don't come from existing budgets.
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.Most state school teachers in England and Wales had a 5% rise in 2022.
In Wales, the NEU is consulting members on a recent offer which it says would mean an 11.8% rise over two years - plus a 1.5% one-off pay rise. It called off strike action planned for 15 and 16 March after the offer was made.
In Northern Ireland, many teachers were offered 3.2% for 2021/22 and 2022/23.
In Scotland, teachers rejected a 5% increase and a subsequent offer of up to 6.85%. The government has since proposed a 6% pay rise in the current year and a further 5.5% in the new financial year, which starts in April. The EIS welcomed the proposals, which it is considering.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says the government has already agreed to provide an extra £2bn in school funding in England, "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 in England, "which will take real-terms spending on schools to its highest level in history".
The government is proposing a 3% pay rise for most teachers in 2023/24 - but the NEU says this is not enough.The government is proposing a 3% pay rise for most teachers in 2023/24 - but the NEU says this is not enough.
In Wales, the NEU is consulting members on a recent offer which it says would mean an 11.8% rise over two years - plus a 1.5% one-off pay rise.
It called off strike action planned for 15 and 16 March after the offer was made.
In Scotland, strikes have also been suspended. Teachers have been offered a 7% rise backdated to April, a further 5% next month and 2% in January.
Two unions - the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) and the Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association (SSTA) - have said they will accept the offer. But a third - the NASUWT - is urging rejection and is still consulting its members.
In Northern Ireland, many teachers were offered 3.2% for 2021/22 and 2022/23.
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 my child's school close on strike days?Will my child's school close on strike days?
EnglandEngland
Schools should try to open, the government says, but fewer than half were fully operational during the first national strike on 1 February.Schools should try to open, the government says, but fewer than half were fully operational during the first national strike on 1 February.
Head teachers decide. 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.Head teachers decide. 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 carers may only be told about a closure on the morning itself, once heads know which staff are available.Some carers 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 who do not have to stick to the curriculum.There are no minimum staffing rules, and heads can use agency staff and volunteers who do not have to stick to the curriculum.
Schools may offer remote education, but this is not compulsory.Schools may offer 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 that individual schools must decide what to do.The Welsh government says parents should ideally get a week's notice, but that individual schools must decide what to do.
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 decide.Almost all primary and secondary schools have closed on strike days. Local councils decide.
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. Alternatively, you may be able to take annual leave or unpaid parental leave.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.
Will strikes affect breakfast clubs, after-school clubs and pre-schools?Will strikes affect breakfast clubs, after-school clubs and pre-schools?
Wrap-around care and pre-schools may be open, even if the main school is not.Wrap-around care and pre-schools may be open, even if the main school is not.
However, privately run clubs might not operate so check.However, 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's education minister said head teachers were doing "whatever they can" to support these groups.Wales's education minister said head teachers were doing "whatever they can" to support these groups.
Will exams be cancelled?Will exams be cancelled?
All schools and colleges should have contingency plans to limit disruption.All schools and colleges should have contingency plans to limit disruption.
These should prioritise exams and other formal assessments on strike days, even if the school is closed to other pupils.These should prioritise exams and other formal assessments on strike days, even if the school is closed to other pupils.
School leaders who are concerned should consult exam boards, according to guidance for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.School leaders who are concerned 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 Scottish prelim exams were rescheduled due to strikes.Some Scottish prelim exams were rescheduled 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 offered packed lunches or given money to cover food costs.In Scotland, some families were offered packed lunches or given money to cover food costs.
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