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