School teacher strikes: List of every school in South Tyneside confirmed to close on strike days
Two days of industrial action will be taking place this week.
The end of the acdemic year may be edging closer, but there is still plenty to think about for school staff as teachers enter two days of industrial action this week.
The strikes, which have been set up by the National Education Union (NEU) are the latest in a series of strikes which saw the union hold three regional and five national strike days since February.
When are teachers strikes in England?
NEU members are scheduled to strike on Wednesday, July 5 and Friday, July 7. Teachers are striking as part of a campaign to win a fully funded, above-inflation pay rise according to the northern NEU branch.
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Where are teacher picket lines happening in South Tyneside?
The NEU have confirmed there will be three official picket lines across the region. These will be at the Beacon, Whitburn and Hebburn Lakes schools on Wednesday, June 5 and the same three schools as well as Harton Academy will be hosting picket lines on Friday, June 7.
Which schools will be closed in South Tyneside on strike days?
We reached out to every school in South Tyneside and will be updating this page when each site discloses their plans for the two days of action.
Monkton Academy – Will be remaining open with no changes to teaching.
Sea View Primary School – Will be fully closed on both days of strike action.
East Boldon Infant School – Will be remaining open with no changes to teaching.
East Boldon Junior School – Will be remaining open with no changes to teaching.
Lord Blyton School – Will be remaining open with no changes to teaching.
Hedworthfield Primary School – Will be remaining open with no changes to teaching.
Westoe Crown Primary – Nursery, year 2, year 4 and year 6 will remain fully open. Only vulnerable students and children of critical workers should attend across reception, year 1, year 3 and year 5. Year 5 sports day has been rescheduled while year 6 sports day will continue as normal.
West Boldon Primary – Reception, year 4 and also year 6 will remain open, all other year groups will be closed.