Dear Parents and Carers,
Following on from my previous communications regarding the strike action. As communicated on the 17th January, the next strike day is tomorrow – Thursday 2nd March. Apologies, I have not messaged sooner, it had slipped my mind, but there are also no further updates, as such.
Our staff are represented by several unions, including the NEU. While the staff are not obliged to inform me of their intention to strike until the strike day, several of them have. Currently, no one has come forward to say they are striking, meaning all classes will be open. However, please be aware that these arrangements are subject to change as any eligible member of staff can change their decision and take up their right to strike on the day. With this in mind, I will still communicate the final closure list by 7:10am on Thursday 2nd March 2023.
|
Class |
Teacher |
Status: OPEN or CLOSED |
|
Belmont Pre-School |
N/A |
OPEN |
|
Yr R: Pippin |
Miss Cook |
OPEN |
|
Yr R: Bramley |
Mrs Willingale / Mrs Woodger |
OPEN |
|
Yr 1: Jazz |
Mr Edwards |
OPEN |
|
Yr 1: Kanzi |
Mrs Catmull / Mrs Hooker |
OPEN |
|
Yr 2: Honeycrisp |
Mrs Murray |
OPEN |
|
Yr 2: Williams |
Miss Histed / Miss Smith |
OPEN |
|
Yr 3: Discovery |
Mrs Robinson / Mrs Davis |
OPEN |
|
Yr 3: Alexander |
Mrs Jordan |
OPEN |
|
Yr 4: Braeburn |
Mrs Dyer |
OPEN |
|
Yr 4: Gala |
Mr Baker |
OPEN |
|
Yr 5: Empire |
Mrs Wade |
OPEN |
|
Yr 5: Ruben |
Mrs Armstrong |
OPEN |
|
Yr 6: Russet |
Mrs Rathbone |
OPEN |
|
Yr 6: Sunrise |
Mr Hale |
OPEN |
If a class is listed as ‘CLOSED, the children in that class cannot attend school that day as the allocated staff member will be on strike. The decision to strike is not one that is taken lightly and it is important we do not undermine the decision taken by our colleagues. As such, there will be no remote learning provision for closed classes as we cannot ask a striking member of staff to provide this, nor is it acceptable to increase the workload of other staff to provide this.
All wrap around care provision will operate as normal on Thursday 2nd March, as will school meal provision for children in school. If your child is booked in to wrap around care and your class is closed for the day, please contact Mrs Jillians or Mr Leach in the office and they will coordinate reimbursement or rebooking.
As previously stated, we are not aware of anyone striking, but still consider alternate arrangements, just in case you need child care last minute. I am sorry that some of you may have to make alternative arrangements for your child and I understand that this situation may be frustrating, however, I would ask that all members of our school community continue to treat each other with respect.
I will be in touch again regarding future strike dates closer to the time.
If you have any questions, please contact me via the school office.
Kind Regards
Mr C. Laker
Headteacher