Important Strike Action News-Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th June 2024

Industrial Action Monday 3^rd & Tuesday 4^th June 2024

Dear Parent/Guardian,

I am writing to you about the forthcoming strike action by non-teaching unions (UNITE the Union, GMB and NIPSA) in relation to a trade dispute linked to the EA Pay and Grading Review.  You may have seen coverage of this in the news, and I wanted to inform you about the impact this is likely to have at our school.

When a strike takes place, those taking strike action, stop work and withdraw their labour. This upcoming action will affect our canteen/kitchen service, classroom assistant support and lollipop service.

In partnership with the Board of Governors, I have determined the following:

• The school will be open from 9.00am until 12 noon on Monday 3^rd June 2024. (Breakfast Club will operate as normal) Pupils will go home at 12 noon.
• Please note on Monday 3^rd June, there will be no lollipop service available in the morning or at 12 noon to walk the children up to the top of Chapel Road.
• The school will open as normal on Tuesday 4^th June 2024; however, all pupils will need to bring a packed lunch and a drink as there will be no canteen service. Classroom assistant and lollipop service will run as normal. Clubs will also run as normal.

Clearly, this is a difficult situation, which will cause disruption and we appreciate your understanding. Strike action is not something that any member of the school staff undertakes lightly.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kindest Regards

Mrs Bacheta