24th January 2023
Dear Parents
Notification of strike action/closure/partial closure on Wednesday 1st Feb 2023
We have been informed by NEU Trade Union that there will be a day of strike action by their teacher members on Wednesday 1st February 2023. The dispute is with the Secretary of State for Education with regards to the NEU view that there has been a ‘Failure to provide a fully funded above-inflation pay rise (as measured by September 2022 RPI). A fully funded pay rise is one that is funded by additional resources sufficient to provide the above-inflation pay rise’(NEU).
As Headteacher I have assessed the impact of the strike action on the school and have decided that the school will only be open for Year 11 students on 1st February 2023. All other classes are closed.
This decision has not been taken lightly and we regret having to partially close the school but have done this to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils. Where possible remote learning tasks will be provided for those pupils remaining at home.
Year 11 should arrive at school at the usual time and bring revision tasks along with them. Children who are entitled to Free School Meals will be able to take home an additional packed lunch on Tuesday the 31st of January in lieu of not being in school on Wednesday the 1st of February to have their meal.
Our sincere apologies for the difficulties that these arrangements will cause parents/carers but unfortunately these are circumstances beyond our control.
The school will open as normal on Thursday 2nd February.
Yours sincerely,
Ms Adele Christofi
Headteacher
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