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Teachers’ strike dates: When and where are schools affected? Teachers’ strike July 2023: Which dates, which schools and why?
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Teachers in the National Education Union have held five national strike days so farTeachers in the National Education Union have held five national strike days so far
Children and parents face more disruption as teachers in England prepare to go on strike again.Children and parents face more disruption as teachers in England prepare to go on strike again.
Members of the National Education Union (NEU) in schools in England have already held three regional and five national strike days since February. The most recent one, on 2 May, affected more schools than ever.Members of the National Education Union (NEU) in schools in England have already held three regional and five national strike days since February. The most recent one, on 2 May, affected more schools than ever.
NEU sixth form teachers have also joined picket lines.NEU sixth form teachers have also joined picket lines.
Some teachers in Northern Ireland, and Wales, are also taking action short of a strike.Some teachers in Northern Ireland, and Wales, are also taking action short of a strike.
When are teachers striking next?When are teachers striking next?
The NEU has announced two more national strike dates on 5 and 7 July.The NEU has announced two more national strike dates on 5 and 7 July.
They are calling on the government to publish the recommendations of the independent pay review body, which advises what pay rise teachers should be offered for next year.They are calling on the government to publish the recommendations of the independent pay review body, which advises what pay rise teachers should be offered for next year.
The Department for Education said further strike action would cause "real damage" to pupil learning.The Department for Education said further strike action would cause "real damage" to pupil learning.
It says it is considering the recommendations and will publish their response "in the usual way".It says it is considering the recommendations and will publish their response "in the usual way".
The union is also re-balloting its members to seek continued support for strike action in the autumn term.The union is also re-balloting its members to seek continued support for strike action in the autumn term.
Members of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and the NASUWT are also being re-balloted in England, after neither union reached the threshold to hold strikes earlier in the year.Members of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and the NASUWT are also being re-balloted in England, after neither union reached the threshold to hold strikes earlier in the year.
NASUWT members in 56 sixth-form colleges in England have voted in favour of strike action and action short of strike.NASUWT members in 56 sixth-form colleges in England have voted in favour of strike action and action short of strike.
The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) has said it will ballot members on national strike action in England for the first time in its history. Voting is from 19 June to 31 July.The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) has said it will ballot members on national strike action in England for the first time in its history. Voting is from 19 June to 31 July.
Any action taken by the ASCL, NASUWT or NAHT would be in the autumn term and would be co-ordinated with the NEU, which could lead to full school closures.Any action taken by the ASCL, NASUWT or NAHT would be in the autumn term and would be co-ordinated with the NEU, which could lead to full school closures.
No further strike dates are scheduled in Wales or Northern Ireland, and the dispute has been resolved in Scotland.No further strike dates are scheduled in Wales or Northern Ireland, and the dispute has been resolved in Scotland.
Will my child's school close?Will my child's school close?
In England, schools should open if possible, the government says.In England, schools should open if possible, the government says.
Teachers do not have to say in advance if they are striking, and there are no rules about when parents must be told about closures.Teachers do not have to say in advance if they are striking, and there are no rules about when parents must be told about closures.
Head teachers decide whether to shut schools. Some parents may only be told about a closure on the morning itself, once staff numbers are known.Head teachers decide whether to shut schools. 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.
WATCH: What do the teachers' strikes mean for parents in England?WATCH: What do the teachers' strikes mean for parents in England?
WATCH: What do the teachers' strikes mean for parents in England?WATCH: What do the teachers' strikes mean for parents in England?
Can parents take time off and what else do you need to know?Can parents take time off and what else do you need to know?
In England, you can ask for leave to care for "family and dependants", including emergency childcare.In England, 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.
Schools have been asked to prioritise vulnerable pupils and key workers' children. They are also asked to try to prevent or reduce any disruption to exams and other formal assessments.Schools have been asked to prioritise vulnerable pupils and key workers' children. They are also asked to try to prevent or reduce any disruption to exams and other formal assessments.
The NEU has issued guidance which says it will support arrangements for head teachers to "provide the minimum level of teaching staff needed" on strike days so students with exams coming up can attend school.The NEU has issued guidance which says it will support arrangements for head teachers to "provide the minimum level of teaching staff needed" on strike days so students with exams coming up can attend school.
Schools must also support children eligible for benefits-related free school meals if they close.Schools must also support children eligible for benefits-related free school meals if they close.
Why are teachers striking? What do they want?Why are teachers striking? What do they want?
EnglandEngland
Unions want above-inflation increases, plus extra money to ensure any pay rises do not come from schools' existing budgets.Unions want above-inflation increases, plus extra money to ensure any pay rises do not come from schools' existing budgets.
Most state school teachers in England had a 5% pay rise for the year 2022-23.Most state school teachers in England had a 5% pay rise for the year 2022-23.
After intensive talks, the government offered an additional one-off payment of £1,000. It also increased the offer for most teachers next year to 4.3%, with starting salaries reaching £30,000.After intensive talks, the government offered an additional one-off payment of £1,000. It also increased the offer for most teachers next year to 4.3%, with starting salaries reaching £30,000.
The Department for Education described it as a "fair and reasonable offer" and said that schools would receive an extra £2.3bn over the next two years.The Department for Education described it as a "fair and reasonable offer" and said that schools would receive an extra £2.3bn over the next two years.
But all four unions involved in the dispute rejected the offer.But all four unions involved in the dispute rejected the offer.
The government has said on average across England the offer is fully funded - it has been told by the Office for Statistics Regulation that it should make it clearer that this refers to the national picture rather than at an individual school level.The government has said on average across England the offer is fully funded - it has been told by the Office for Statistics Regulation that it should make it clearer that this refers to the national picture rather than at an individual school level.
The NEU says most schools would have to make cuts elsewhere to afford it - and therefore it is not fully funded.The NEU says most schools would have to make cuts elsewhere to afford it - and therefore it is not fully funded.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has called for the union to consider the national picture.Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has called for the union to consider the national picture.
The unions' rejection means the £1,000 cash payment is off the table. Next year's pay has been considered by the independent pay review body and is being looked at by the government.The unions' rejection means the £1,000 cash payment is off the table. Next year's pay has been considered by the independent pay review body and is being looked at by the government.
Teachers' 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 pay has fallen by as much as 23% in that time.Teachers' 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 pay has fallen by as much as 23% in that time.
Three teachers explain why they are taking industrial actionThree teachers explain why they are taking industrial action
Three teachers explain why they are taking industrial actionThree teachers explain why they are taking industrial action
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Many teachers were offered a 3.2% pay rise for 2021-22 and 2022-23.Many teachers were offered a 3.2% pay rise for 2021-22 and 2022-23.
But they have asked for a pay increase of 6% for 2021-22 and a rise of inflation plus 2% for 2022-23.But they have asked for a pay increase of 6% for 2021-22 and a rise of inflation plus 2% for 2022-23.
The NAHT, the NASUWT, the Irish National Teachers' Organisation, the Ulster Teachers' Union and the NEU took part in the most recent strike, which saw most schools close.The NAHT, the NASUWT, the Irish National Teachers' Organisation, the Ulster Teachers' Union and the NEU took part in the most recent strike, which saw most schools close.
Members of the NASUWT union who work in further education colleges and school leaders from the NAHT joined the strikes for the first time in the current dispute.Members of the NASUWT union who work in further education colleges and school leaders from the NAHT joined the strikes for the first time in the current dispute.
It is the first time in its 125-year history that NAHT members have gone on strike over pay.It is the first time in its 125-year history that NAHT members have gone on strike over pay.
Teachers in Northern Ireland have also been taking action short of a strike since October 2022, which includes refusing to provide lunchtime supervision or to attend meetings held outside working hours.Teachers in Northern Ireland have also been taking action short of a strike since October 2022, which includes refusing to provide lunchtime supervision or to attend meetings held outside working hours.
WalesWales
Teachers from the NEU have agreed on an increased pay offer of 8% for 2022-23 (a 6.5% increase in annual pay, plus a one-off payment of 1.5%) - and a 5% increase in annual pay for 2023-24.Teachers from the NEU have agreed on an increased pay offer of 8% for 2022-23 (a 6.5% increase in annual pay, plus a one-off payment of 1.5%) - and a 5% increase in annual pay for 2023-24.
The NAHT in Wales has rejected the offer. The union says funding arrangements remain a major concern for school leaders. Talks continue.The NAHT in Wales has rejected the offer. The union says funding arrangements remain a major concern for school leaders. Talks continue.
Since 1 February, NAHT members have also been taking action short of a strike.Since 1 February, NAHT members have also been taking action short of a strike.
ScotlandScotland
The dispute has ended in Scotland as unions have accepted a 7% rise for 2022-23, backdated to April. They have also accepted a 5% rise in April 2023, and a 2% rise in January 2024.The dispute has ended in Scotland as unions have accepted a 7% rise for 2022-23, backdated to April. They have also accepted a 5% rise in April 2023, and a 2% rise in January 2024.
How much do teachers get paid?How much do teachers get paid?
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 factors such as vacancy rates and subject shortages.Experts advise ministers about teacher pay, based on factors such as 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%.
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