The civil service union has confirmed that DfE and Ofsted are among government workplaces that have exceeded the 50 per cent threshold of eligible members needed to back strike action.
Out of 1,031 votes cast among DfE staff, 911 voted to strike, compared with 120 who voted against.
Meanwhile, 161 votes were cast among Ofsted union members, with a similar proportion also voting to strike. Action was voted for by 141 Ofsted officials to 20.
The strike action is being taken by union members over pay, pensions as well as employment and redundancy terms. It is expected that 100,000 union members will take part in the one-day strike.
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