On 22 April GMB announced that 96 per cent of workers in 35 Birmingham schools had voted in favour of strike action.

GMB have confirmed their first date for discontinuous strike action as Tuesday 14 May 2024.

If your school is one of those affected, DfE guidance on handling strike action in schools can be found on the governments website.

Subscribers can also access HR Services for Schools advice to support schools in responding to industrial action, the guidance considers key issues that need to be addressed when preparing for a strike and what action needs to be taken on the day.

Published: 30th April 2024