A HOST of schools in Bromsgrove are either fully closed or partially closed today (February 1) as thousands of teachers across the UK take part in strike action.

Strikes by teacher members of the NEU in England and Wales, which threaten disruption to 23,000 schools, are the first of seven days of walkouts by the union in February and March amid a pay dispute.

The UK is facing the biggest day of industrial action in more than a decade on as teachers, university staff, train drivers, civil servants, bus drivers and security guards are all on strike.

Many councils are posting lists of closures and part closures on their websites to keep parents informed, but others suggested schools would be in touch with parents directly if their school is affected.

According to Worcestershire County Council’s website, the following schools in Bromsgrove are fully/partially closed.

  • Catshill First School and Nursery is fully closed
  • Aston Fields Middle School is fully closed
  • Catshill Middle School is fully closed
  • Parkside Middle School is fully closed
  • St John's CE Middle School is fully closed
  • Haybridge High School and Sixth Form is partially closed. Years seven and eleven are in school whilst Years eight, nine and ten are working remotely from home and Years 12 and 13 are invited to used the study facilities.
  • Lickey Hills Primary School is open for pupils in Years one and two