Dozens of schools are expected to be closed in Newham today as members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) go on strike across the country.
Kevin Courtney, Acting General Secretary for the NUT, said he anticipated strike support to be “strong” in the borough based on previous strike action.
He said: “I know that Newham is always one of our strong areas so I can expect a lot of school closures and a lot of support.”
The union boss said the borough was one of the country’s most at risk areas in terms of funding as a result of cuts and a “reduction in subjects” by central government.
Mr Courtney said members were striking today after negotiations had failed between them and government ministers.
He said: “I think it is really important that at this moment we are not cutting education and I think it is a mistake. I think it is important that someone is making the cause for education.”
Newham Council provided the following list of affected schools, but parents are advised to call ahead to make sure:
Oliver Thomas Nursery School – Closed
Brampton Primary School – Closed
Carpenters Primary School – Closed
Curwen Primary and Nursery School – Closed
Elmhurst Primary School – Closed
Gainsborough Primary School – Closed
Hallsville Primary School – Closed
Manor Primary School – Closed
Monega Primary School – Closed
Odessa Infant School – Closed
Roman Road Primary School – Closed
Rosetta Primary School – Closed
William Davies Primary School – Closed
Winsor Primary School – Closed
Scott Wilkie Primary School – Closed
Calverton Primary School – Closed
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School – Closed
Cleves Primary School – Closed
North Beckton Primary School – Closed
Vicarage Primary School – Closed
Nelson Primary School – Closed
Gallions Primary School – Closed
Plaistow Primary School – Closed
St Edward’s Catholic Primary School – Closed
Forest Gate Community School – Closed
Little Ilford School – Closed
Rokeby School – Closed
Plashet School – Closed
Eastlea Community School – Closed
Sarah Bonnell School – Closed
The Royal Docks Community School – Closed
Kingsford Community School – Closed
St Bonaventure’s RC School – Closed
Eleanor Smith School – Closed
Kay Rowe Nursery School – Partially Open
Avenue Primary School – Partially Open
Dersingham Primary School – Partially Open
Drew Primary School – Partially Open
Earlham Primary School – Partially Open
Keir Hardie Primary School – Partially Open
Kensington Primary School – Partially Open
Maryland Primary School – Partially Open
Ranelagh Primary School – Partially Open
New City Primary School – Partially Open
Park Primary School – Partially Open
Ravenscroft Primary School – Partially Open
St Stephen’s Primary School – Partially Open
Tollgate Primary School – Partially Open
Colegrave Primary School – Partially Open
Southern Road Primary School – Partially Open
Essex Primary School – Partially Open
Sandringham Primary School – Partially Open
Central Park Primary School – Partially Open
Britannia Village Primary School – Partially Open
Sir John Heron Primary School – Partially Open
Kaizen Primary School – Partially Open
St Luke’s Primary School – Partially Open
St Michael’s Catholic Primary School – Partially Open
St Winefride’s RC Primary School – Partially Open
Lister Community School – Partially Open
The Cumberland School – Partially Open
For more information visit newham.gov.uk
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