Full list of school closures as teacher strike causes chaos hits TODAY– is your child’s school affected?
HUNDREDS of thousands of teachers will take part in a two day strike across England today in a bitter dispute over pay.
Teaching staff walked out for three days just two weeks ago after talks failed.
Members of the National Education Union (NEU) in England will strike today and tomorrow.
The two-day strike was planned for Wales as well but has since been called off after the Welsh government revisited their pay offer.
In a huge day of industrial action, those striking include teachers, university lecturers, civil servants, junior doctors, London Underground drivers and BBC journalists.
The NEU has refused to suspend the mass walkouts despite desperate pleas from Education Secretary Gillian Keegan.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said in an open letter to parents: “This industrial action will mean more disruption to children’s education and to your lives too – whether that’s work, arranging childcare or changing other plans.
“I am extremely disappointed that many young people will once again miss invaluable time learning with their teachers and friends, particularly after their education was significantly disrupted during the pandemic.
“This morning I have written to the unions again to invite them to have those talks on Wednesday and Thursday this week – all they need to do is call off strikes which are unnecessary and benefit no-one.”
Here is the full list of schools in England that are being forced to shut their doors.
South of England
A number of schools in the south of England will be closed.
London
People are advised to check with their local authority for information on school closures in your area.
Buckinghamshire
A full list of schools and whether they are open or closed across Buckinghamshire can be found here.
Kent
You can use this search tool to find out which schools will remain closed in Kent.
East Sussex
A full list of the schools which will be closed or partially open can be found here.
Sussex
Check here for details in East Sussex, and click here if you live in West Sussex.
Hampshire
Hundreds of schools across Hampshire will be impacted by teacher strikes.
A list of school closures can be found here.
Dorset
Check here for updates on school closures in Dorset.
Cornwall
Cornwall Council has confirmed that it won’t publish a list of schools closed as a result of the strike action, as it is not an emergency event such as those caused by extreme weather.
Devon
The following schools in Devon will partially shut on March 15 for two days strike action.
- Ilfracombe Church Of England Junior School
- Marwood School
- St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, Bideford
- Great Torrington School
- Alphington Primary School
- Southmead School
- Bowhill Primary School
- West Down School
- Berrynarbor Church Of England Primary School
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School will fully close on March 15 for two days.
Offwell Church Of England Primary School will be open on March 15 – but fully closed on March 16.
Somerset
The following schools will partially closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Ansford Academy
- Ashlands CofE First School
- Birchfield Primary School
- Buckler’s Mead Academy
- Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School
- Crispin School
- Fairmead School
- Fiveways Special School
- Herne View Primary School
- Holy Trinity CofE School, Taunton
- Huish Episcopi Academy
- Meare Village Primary School
- St Dunstan’s School Academy Trust
- St Michael’s Academy
- Stanchester Academy
- Stoberry Park School
- Vallis First School
- Wadham CofE VC Community School
Partially closed on March 15 only.
- Walton CofE VC Primary School
Fully closed on March 15 only.
- Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School
Partially closed on March 16 only.
- Evercreech CofE Primary School
- The Castle School
You can find out more information here.
Oxfordshire
The full list of schools closures will be available here.
West Midlands
Warwickshire
The following schools will be partially closed for both days.
- Newburgh Primary School
- Rugby Free Secondary School
- Curdworth Primary
- Wilmcote C of E Primary School
- Goodyers End Primary
- Water Orton Primary School
The schools below will be fully closed for March 15 and 16.
- Rugby High School
- Goodyers End Primary
Coventry
Schools affected will be announced here.
Birmingham
There are over 40 school closed on both days of the industrial action.
BirminghamLive has reported the full list here.
Wolverhampton
The schools affected will be listed here.
North of England
Yorkshire
The full list of affected schools can be found here.
Manchester
Parents are asked to keep an eye on their local council websites for updates.
Schools set to be closed will appear here.