Members of the National Education Union (NEU) will walk out on July 5 and 7
, causing disruption to schools in the current term, the Press Association reports.
Dr Mary Bousted and Kevin Courtney, joint general secretaries of the NEU, said it was within the grasp of Education Secretary Gillian Keegan for the action to be halted. The NEU said the minister had received the body’s report and recommendations, but would not comment on speculation that it was suggesting a 6.5% pay rise.
“This causes huge uncertainty for schools and is hugely disrespectful to headteachers. None are able to properly plan for next year.
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