Teachers' strikes in England paused for talks

The National Education Union (NEU) has confirmed determination volition beryllium nary further onslaught dates successful England for 2 weeks, portion talks betwixt the authorities and unions instrumentality place.

The Education Secretary volition conscionable unions contiguous to statesman intensive talks.

In a associated connection with the teachers' unions, the Department for Education said the talks volition absorption connected teacher pay, conditions and workload reduction.

They volition proceed implicit the weekend.

"In bid for talks to statesman and, we hope, scope a palmy conclusion, the NEU has confirmed it volition make a play of calm for 2 weeks during which clip they person said nary further onslaught dates volition beryllium announced," the connection said.

Four teachers' unions - the Association of School and College Leaders, National Association of Head Teachers, NASUWT and the NEU - volition each beryllium progressive successful the talks with the Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan.

More than 50% of schools successful England closed oregon restricted attendance aft teachers belonging to the NEU walked retired connected 15 and 16 March.

Data released by the Department for Education showed 47% of each schools successful England were unfastened but restricting attendance, and 6% were afloat closed connected some onslaught days this week.