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Teachers' strike dates: When and where are schools affected? Teachers' strikes: What are their demands?
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Thousands of schools across England are facing a second consecutive day of disruption as teachers strike again over pay. Teachers' unions have said there will be no further strike dates announced in England for two weeks after starting talks with the government over their pay dispute.
The negotiations, which are expected to continue over the weekend, will focus on pay, conditions and reducing teachers' workload.
Thousands of schools across England have been affected this week by strike action.
No further industrial action is currently planned in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.No further industrial action is currently planned in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
When are teachers striking in England?
Teachers from the National Education Union (NEU) are striking on 16 March for a second consecutive day of action. It's the latest in a series of walkouts.
Sixth-form college NEU teachers are also taking part.
The Department for Education asked for "formal talks on pay, conditions and reform", but only if the NEU called off the strikes.
The NEU said it would only suspend action if good progress was made first.
Are teachers striking in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?
No strikes are planned.
In Wales, the NEU paused action after Welsh government talks.
The National Association of Head Teachers began action short of a strike on 1 February.
In Scotland, strikes were called off after the Educational Institute of Scotland and the Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association accepted a new pay deal.
The NASUWT is still consulting its members.
In Northern Ireland, five unions are taking action short of a strike.
What are teachers' pay demands?What are teachers' pay demands?
EnglandEngland
Unions want above-inflation increases, plus extra money to ensure rises do not come from existing budgets.Unions want above-inflation increases, plus extra money to ensure rises do not come from existing budgets.
Salaries in England fell by an average of 11% between 2010 and 2022, after taking inflation into account, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says.Salaries in England fell by an average of 11% between 2010 and 2022, after taking inflation into account, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says.
Unions claim teacher pay has fallen by as much as 23% in that time.Unions claim teacher pay has fallen by as much as 23% in that time.
Most state school teachers in England had a 5% rise in 2022.Most state school teachers in England had a 5% rise in 2022.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says the government has committed an extra £2bn in England, taking "real-terms spending on schools to its highest level in history".Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says the government has committed an extra £2bn in England, taking "real-terms spending on schools to its highest level in history".
The government offered most teachers a 3% rise in 2023/24 - which the NEU says is not enough.The government offered most teachers a 3% rise in 2023/24 - which the NEU says is not enough.
WalesWales
The NEU is consulting members on an increased pay offer of 8% for 2022-23 (6.5% plus a one off payment of 1.5%) and a 5% increase for 2023/24.The NEU is consulting members on an increased pay offer of 8% for 2022-23 (6.5% plus a one off payment of 1.5%) and a 5% increase for 2023/24.
ScotlandScotland
Teachers have been offered a 7% rise for 2022-23, which would be backdated to April. They have also been offered a 5% rise in April 2023, and a 2% one in January 2024.Teachers have been offered a 7% rise for 2022-23, which would be backdated to April. They have also been offered a 5% rise in April 2023, and a 2% one in January 2024.
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Many teachers were offered 3.2% for 2021/22 and 2022/23.Many teachers were offered 3.2% for 2021/22 and 2022/23.
What do teachers earn?What do teachers earn?
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.
Classroom teachers were paid an average of £38,982 in the 2021-22 school year in England, £39,009 in Wales and £40,026 in Scotland. Northern Ireland did not provide a figure.Classroom teachers were paid an average of £38,982 in the 2021-22 school year in England, £39,009 in Wales and £40,026 in Scotland. Northern Ireland did not provide a figure.
The average head teacher salary in England for the same period was £74,095, and £57,117 for other senior leaders.The average head teacher salary in England for the same period was £74,095, and £57,117 for other senior leaders.
Experts advise ministers about teacher pay, based on vacancy rates and subject shortages.Experts advise ministers about teacher pay, based on vacancy rates and subject shortages.
As with all public spending, money allocated in England is awarded proportionately to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.As with all public spending, money allocated in England is awarded proportionately to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Employers also contribute 23.68% to teacher pensions. Nurses, by comparison, receive 14.38%.Employers also contribute 23.68% to teacher pensions. Nurses, by comparison, receive 14.38%.
What do carers need to know? When did teachers go on strike?
Teachers from the National Education Union (NEU) went on strike in England on 16 March for a second consecutive day of action.
Sixth-form college NEU teachers also took part.
Are teachers striking in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?
No strikes are planned.
In Wales, the NEU paused action after Welsh government talks.
The National Association of Head Teachers began action short of a strike on 1 February.
In Scotland, strikes were called off after the Educational Institute of Scotland and the Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association accepted a new pay deal.
The NASUWT is still consulting its members.
In Northern Ireland, five unions are taking action short of a strike.
What do parents need to know?
Schools should open in England if possible, the government says, but fewer than half were fully operational during the first national strike on 1 February.Schools should open in England if possible, the government says, but fewer than half were fully operational during the first national strike on 1 February.
Teachers do not have to say in advance if they are striking, and there are no rules about when parents must be notified about closures.Teachers do not have to say in advance if they are striking, and there are no rules about when parents must be notified about closures.
Head teachers decide whether to shut. Some carers may only be told about a closure on the morning itself, once staff numbers are known. Head teachers decide whether to shut. Some parents may only be told about a closure on the morning itself, once staff numbers are known.
There are no minimum staffing rules, and heads can use agency staff or volunteers, who do not have to follow the curriculum.There are no minimum staffing rules, and heads can use agency staff or volunteers, who do not have to follow the curriculum.
Schools may offer remote education, but this is not compulsory.Schools may offer remote education, but this is not compulsory.
Can parents take time off?Can parents take time off?
You can ask for leave to care for "family and dependants", including emergency childcare.You can ask for leave to care for "family and dependants", including emergency childcare.
Your employer must not refuse a reasonable request, but you may not be paid. Alternatively you may be able to take holiday 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 holiday or unpaid parental leave.
Check whether wraparound care or pre-schools are running.Check whether wraparound care or pre-schools are running.
Schools should prioritise vulnerable pupils and key workers' children.Schools should prioritise vulnerable pupils and key workers' children.
Exams and other formal assessments must also be managed, with students notified about any changes.Exams and other formal assessments must also be managed, with students notified about any changes.
Schools must also support children eligible for benefits-related free school meals if schools close.Schools must also support children eligible for benefits-related free school meals if schools close.
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