Dear Parent / Carer,
As I am sure you are aware a number of public sector unions are in dispute with the government over proposed changes to public sector pensions, and will be taking part in strike action on Wednesday 30 November. This action involves both teachers and support staff.
Local Authority advice states that “During strike action it is not lawful for an employer to engage temporary staff to cover the work. No supply staff will therefore be employed to cover members who are on strike, and no other teacher will be required to cover that work either”.
As of today, based on the current number of union members who have indicated that they will be taking action it seems likely that the whole school will be closed to pupils next Wednesday
I am sure you will appreciate that this situation is beyond my control. The safety and care of pupils throughout the day is paramount and any decision to close the school to pupils will not be taken lightly. Due to the lack of clarity at this stage, I am giving you notice of a possible closure so that those families who need to make alternative arrangements for the care of their children on that day can do so.
As soon as I am certain of the union members’ final decisions I will inform you via your child’s book bag, the school Blog, and on notices around the school.
