6,073 people responded and 287 voted. The result was a staggering 80 per cent of respondents said ‘Yes’ and the remaining 20 per cent said ‘No’.
So, what does this mean? Will you be out on the picket line with the thousands of teachers on Wednesday 1 February or will it be a very busy day where parents ask us to do more to help them work – given that as many as 23,000 schools may be closed that day?
Why would we strike?
Based on numerous conversations I’ve had with those working in the sector, some of the top reasons cited include:
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
