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Strike advice

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louise5754 · 27/02/2023 12:32

I can't remember for definite but during the last strike we had around a weeks notice, maybe more.!

This time Dd1 secondary school gave us 2/3 weeks notice that school will be closed for certain year groups.

Dd2 primary school still say they may not know up until 8.30am tomorrow morn no.

Surely it's the same teachers? They all told the head days before last time.

Some parents aren't sending them either way tomorrow.

How many would get them dressed and take them? Baring in mind we are there for 8.30am as the gate opens 8.35am.

Thanks.

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PotKettel · 27/02/2023 12:40

I agree, it’ll likely be same teachers as before as it’s the same unions that are out. The only exception could be non-unionised teachers who can decide on the spot to strike or not strike (but you’d sort of expect them to do what they did last time wouldn’t you).

I probably wouldn’t bother taking them, but hop on the parents WhatsApp group sharpish at 8.30 in case there’s an update then you can rush in for 9am if needed!

cocksstrideintheevening · 27/02/2023 13:03

louise5754 · 27/02/2023 12:32

I can't remember for definite but during the last strike we had around a weeks notice, maybe more.!

This time Dd1 secondary school gave us 2/3 weeks notice that school will be closed for certain year groups.

Dd2 primary school still say they may not know up until 8.30am tomorrow morn no.

Surely it's the same teachers? They all told the head days before last time.

Some parents aren't sending them either way tomorrow.

How many would get them dressed and take them? Baring in mind we are there for 8.30am as the gate opens 8.35am.

Thanks.

They don't know which teachers will strike, DH went on strike last time, won't do again as can't afford to lose £180 each time. We were told yesterday that mine will be online learning, last time they were the only year group in.

The local primary apparently isn't advising until Thursday morning.

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louise5754 · 27/02/2023 14:00

That's my point. Why did they know last time but not this?

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Ca9622 · 27/02/2023 14:50

It's likely your dd2 schools teachers are approaching this strike differently as the teachers feel the impact last time wasn't enough. To make maximum impact as harsh as it is it's to close the schools down completely for the day. Most teachers therefore will inform the head that there are teachers striking but they will not say who. Therefore schools have no choice but to close because to notify the morning of at 8:30am is ridiculously late notice and it's a shame your dd2's school has approached it this way as I assume if you don't take them in and it turns out their class is able to be in then they will get an unauthorised absence mark? They of course can't assume which teachers are and aren't either just based from the last strike as many teachers may change their mind based on how successful they feel the last one was and the pay loss also... I personally wouldn't send mine in and argue that 8:30am the morning of is a completely unfair and unreasonable time scale to be told whether your child can or cannot go into school!! (And I work in an office in a school just for context) sorry you've been put in this position by the school.

NCTDN · 27/02/2023 14:52

I agree with pp that it's based on finances as well for teachers. I had to really think about this one because of the unpaid aspect.
We don't actually have to inform school at all - just don't turn up. Any schools who know which teachers are striking have informed out of courtesy.

Sirzy · 27/02/2023 14:56

I also know of a school much more impacted this time as some staff members have changed unions so they can join the strikes

gawditswindy · 27/02/2023 16:49

Are you in Scotland? We've had confirmation that DDs school will be closed tomorrow. We were given advance notice last week and confirmation this afternoon.

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louise5754 · 27/02/2023 16:55

No England. I don't mind how they do it. I just wondered why it's different I last time?

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louise5754 · 27/02/2023 16:56

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Hihosilver123 · 27/02/2023 19:25

As others have said, some teachers can’t afford to strike again. I’m sure your school will tell you as soon as they can. Teachers can leave it as late as they want to confirm if they’re striking, or not tell their head at all. I don’t know how the secondary school can give 2/3 weeks notice??

SteveBuscemisRheumyEye · 27/02/2023 19:41

Only a couple of classes were closed last time but we've just had notice that the whole school is closed on Thursday!

RNBrie · 27/02/2023 19:46

I'm a school governor and just spoke to our head. Last time all of our teachers declared in advance if they would be in or out. This time not a single one is declaring in advance.

The union has advised them that for maximum disruption they should not declare until the morning of the strike.

We are working off the assumption that all teachers in that union will be striking.

User0610134057 · 27/02/2023 19:48

In England isn’t it Thursday rather than tomorrow? Or does it depend on area

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 27/02/2023 19:50

It’s tomorrow here (north east)

TorviShieldMaiden · 27/02/2023 19:51

Depends on area. Tomorrow is North, Yorkshire and the north west. Weds is West and East Midlands and so on.

teachers facing finically difficulties can apply for hardship funds from their local district. If they are thinking of not striking because of money

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louise5754 · 27/02/2023 21:32

Hihosilver123 · 27/02/2023 19:25

As others have said, some teachers can’t afford to strike again. I’m sure your school will tell you as soon as they can. Teachers can leave it as late as they want to confirm if they’re striking, or not tell their head at all. I don’t know how the secondary school can give 2/3 weeks notice??

I've just checked. We were told on 26th Jan.

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SkyLarkDescending · 27/02/2023 23:13

The union have advised that to cause maximum disruption this time, teachers shouldn't tell their head if they are striking until the day of the strike.

Some teachers have chosen to still inform the head in advance so that info has been relayed to parents.

I would make sure you have a plan to care for your DC as it's possible their class will be closed.

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louise5754 · 28/02/2023 07:10

SkyLarkDescending · 27/02/2023 23:13

The union have advised that to cause maximum disruption this time, teachers shouldn't tell their head if they are striking until the day of the strike.

Some teachers have chosen to still inform the head in advance so that info has been relayed to parents.

I would make sure you have a plan to care for your DC as it's possible their class will be closed.

Thank you. You understood my question. I don't think I worded it right.

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louise5754 · 28/02/2023 07:43

Still waiting to hear. Anyone else?

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louise5754 · 28/02/2023 08:25

Still nothing

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NCTDN · 28/02/2023 08:42

If I were you I'd just keep them off anyway.

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louise5754 · 28/02/2023 09:28

I've still not heard and she is here. Eldest is off as I knew beforehand. I'm wondering whether I should have taken her to school and found out that way?

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