Industrial action by teacher members of the National Education Union (NEU) means that the school is closed on Wednesday 1st February:

• main school, Reception - year 6, closed to all pupils.
• ARP, closed to all pupils.
• Nursery, open as usual. Children to attend and wear Nursery uniform as usual.
• childcare, Breakfast & After-School Clubs, and specialist clubs are open as usual. Pupils may attend and wear clothes of their choice.

 

In school, teachers hold mixed views. Some, including very experienced class teachers, say that they are taking industrial action for the first time because they feel so strongly. Others say that they are torn between a loss of pay, not wanting to be on strike but rather teaching and supporting pupils in school.

 

Some teachers may attend picket lines at the Wyndham Road and/or Coombe Road entrances. Access for pupils and parents should not be restricted by any picket lines.

 

The NEU is taking industrial action because it says:

• in July, the government offered most teachers a pay rise of 5% - set against rising inflation, adding up to a pay cut,
• the 5% pay rise is not fully funded which means schools had to pay for it from existing funds and budget,
• nationally, teachers and support staff are leaving for jobs with comparable salaries but without the stress and workload,
• almost a third fewer trainees began teacher training than are needed.

Read more from the NEU:

• Pay Up! A message to parents, carers and grandparents from the NEU

 

Further industrial action by the NEU is planned. There is a risk that the main school will close to pupils. Parents may wish to make contingency arrangements:

• Thursday 2 March 2023: all eligible members in London, South East & South West regions.
• Wednesday 15 March 2023: all eligible members in England and Wales.
• Thursday 16 March 2023: all eligible members in England and Wales.

We will confirm any closure w/c 20th February for 2nd March.