Teachers at the prestigious Catholic all-girls boarding school St Mary’s Ascot are reportedly taking strike action for the first time in the school’s 139-year history.
The industrial action involves teachers who are members of the National Education Union (NEU), the largest education union in Europe. The strikes concern a dispute with the school's governors about pension arrangements.
Strike action is planned for 6 and 7 March and on 12, 13 and 14 March. Picket lines will be formed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. outside the school, according to the NEU. The school has issued a statement to parents that the “school will remain open” and that it has a “comprehensive plan in place for the continuation” of pupils’ education.
