Another round of teacher strikes by the National Education Union (NEU) is set to take place tomorrow (April 27) and May 2 in England.
It comes as a pay agreement failed to be met following strikes earlier this year in February and March.
On April 3, the teacher’s union rejected the government’s latest pay offer.
More than half of England's 22,000 schools have either closed or partially closed during previous strikes, reports the BBC.
In case you’re wondering if your local school is shut, we have put together a list of local authorities you can contact to see how you will be affected.
Schools shouldn't be expected to fund pay rises from their budgets. Pay rises must be fully-funded.
— National Education Union (@NEUnion) April 23, 2023
We will be taking strike action on 27 April & 2 May.
Get strike ready👉 https://t.co/3PKvqLb5LM@GillianKeegan, there's still time to come back to the table with a better offer. pic.twitter.com/KvjLjbITMM
How to check if your school is shut during NEU teacher strikes
As well as checking on the website of your local authority, your school’s website may also have the most recent closure information, The Metro reports.
The schools are also like to post updates on their social media pages.
Bedfordshire
The school closures in Bedfordshire can be checked on the Central Bedfordshire website.
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire Council school closures will be published on an updated list on the council website which will be available straight away during April 27 and May 2.
Cornwall
To find out what schools are shut in Cornwall, the council is not publishing a list of affected schools and instead recommends contacting your individual school to find out its status during the strikes.
Cambridgeshire
A full list of all school closures on strike days is available on Cambridge County Council’s website.
County Durham
Visit Durham County Council’s website to see the full list of schools affected.
Cumbria
The school statuses on strike days in Cumbria can be found in a list here.
Teachers are arriving at school early to keep warm. Our members tell us they are struggling to make ends meet. Govt's latest pay and funding offer was an insult.
— National Education Union (@NEUnion) April 26, 2023
We will be taking strike action tomorrow and 2 May.
Find your nearest demo.👉 https://t.co/THUXsM1nDk#PayUp pic.twitter.com/KapeehilGI
Derbyshire
Derbyshire County Council has published a list of schools that are closed or partially closed on April 27 and May 4.
Devon
Devon County Council have provided a full list of schools that will be partially shut or completely shut on their website.
Dorset
A list of school statuses has been put together by Dorset Council here.
East Sussex
The exact status of affected schools in East Sussex will be provided at 3.30pm the day before each day of the strikes on the East Sussex County Council website.
It’s been advised you should also check individual school websites for advance information.
Essex
The full list of school closures will be posted at 6pm the day before each day of the teacher strikes on the Essex County Council website.
It’s also recommended that parents and cares should contact individual school for more information.
Gloucestershire
A full list of affected schools can be found on Gloucestershire County Council’s website on strike days – this list is regularly updated.
Hampshire
A full list is available on the Hampshire County Council’s website.
Herefordshire
Herefordshire County Council is currently only offering a live system that shows if a school is currently open or closed.
It’s recommended to check with individual schools.
Kent
Kent County Council website offers a search tool that shows if a school is currently open or closed.
Parents should check with individual schools to see how they are affected.
Lancashire
Lancashire County Council will release a list showing which schools will be affected by the strikes on April 27 and May 2.
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire County Council will not be listing any schools during the teach strikes so it will be best to check with your individual school.
London
You can check with individual schools or your local authority to see what schools are open or shut during the strikes.
Merseyside
There is no full list of school closures for the strikes on Merseyside County Council’s website.
Again, the advice is to check with your local school.
Norfolk
Norfolk County Council also has no available list of affected schools at the moment, the advice is to check with your local school.
Northamptonshire
Neither North Northamptonshire County Council or West Northamptonshire County Council will be offering lists on strike days.
The councils say it’s up to the individual schools to notify parents and carers.
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Council has no information provided on website for strikes on April 27 and May 2.
The advice is to check with your local school.
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨@NEUnion sixth form college teachers have voted overwhelmingly to continue strike action and fight for a fair pay deal.
— National Education Union (@NEUnion) April 21, 2023
Sixth form college teachers will now join state school teachers on strike on April 27 and May 2!
It’s time for the Government to #PayUp pic.twitter.com/sFlunMeIka
Northumberland
Northumberland County Council’s website has a list of school closures for strike days.
Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire Council says it will not be providing a list of school closures due to the strike action, instead the website asks parents to “wait for advice from your child’s school.”
Shropshire
Schools that will be partially or fully closed due to strike action can be found on a list on Shropshire County Council’s website.
Somerset
A full list that is updated regularly for school closures during the strikes can be found on Somerset County Council’s website.
Staffordshire
View the list of school closures on Staffordshire County Council’s website.
Suffolk
Suffolk County Council recommends parents and carers to check individual schools’ websites for closure statuses during the strikes.
Surrey
Surrey County Council asks parents and carers to check individual schools’ websites.
Sussex
East Sussex County Council said it will update its list after 3.30pm on the day before any strikes take place.
Although, the advice is to contact individual schools.
Warwickshire
A list of all school closures is available on Warwickshire Council’s website.
Wiltshire
Currently, Wiltshire Council doesn’t have a published list of school closures.
Contact individual schools for more information on closures due to strikes.
Worcestershire
Worcestershire County Council website has a list of school closures on strike days which can be found here.
Yorkshire
The advice given is to check with individual Yorkshire schools on their status during strike days.
The Education Secretary is encouraging teachers to inform their school leaders in advance whether they intend to take strike action or not, to help schools and families plan ahead.
According to the BBC, head teachers will decide whether to shut schools and some parents may only be told about a closure on the morning of the strike once staff numbers are known.
Some schools may also be offering remote learning, however, this is not compulsory.
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