MEMBERS of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) walked out on Tuesday, July 5, after voting by more than 9-1 in favour of industrial action.
The union said its demands were to increase funding to schools and education, guarantee terms and conditions in all types of schools, and to resume negotiations on teacher contracts to allow workload to be addressed.
Kevin Courtney, acting general secretary of the NUT, said: "The NUT is not taking action lightly.
"In light of the huge funding cuts to schools, worsening terms and conditions, and unmanageable and exhausting workloads, teachers cannot be expected to go on without significant change.
"The effects on children's education are also real and damaging.
"As a result of school funding cuts, class sizes in primary and secondary schools are increasing, subject choices are being cut, and children are getting less individual attention as teachers and support staff are made redundant or not replaced when they leave.
"There is worse to come, with the Institute of Fiscal Studies predicting that the biggest real-terms cuts to per-pupil funding in a generation are on the way."
Below is a list of schools in County Durham that were affected by the strike action.
Darlington
CLOSED
- Beaumont Hill Academy
- George Dent Nursery
- Mowden Junior
- Northwood Primary School
- St Teresa's RC VA Primary School
PARTIALLY CLOSED
- Bishopton/Redmarshall CE Primary School: Closed for children in Years 2 to 6 only. Nursery, reception and Year 1 open as normal.
- Heathfield Primary School (Academy)
- Heighington CE Primary School
- Mount Pleasant Primary School: Two classes closed class 3/4S and 3T. Rest open.
- Mowden Infants
- Red Hall Primary School: Key Stage 1 and Nursery will be closed. Key Stage 2 and 2-year-old nursery will be open as normal.
- Reid Street Primary School (Academy): One class closed in KS1 and four classes closed in KS2. Parents have been informed.
- St Bede's RC VA Primary School: KS1 closed.
- St George's Church of England Academy: Classes 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8 closed.
- St Mary’s Cockerton CE Primary School: Closed for children in Years 5 and 6 only
- St Teresa's RC VA Primary School.
- Whinfield Primary: Year 4 class 4W closed.
OPEN
- Abbey Infant School
- Abbey Junior School
- Borough Road Nursery
- Carmel College
- Corporation Road Community Primary School
- Darlington School of Mathematics & Science (Academy)
- Firthmoor Primary School (Academy)
- Gurney Pease Academy
- Harrowgate Hill Primary School
- Haughton Academy
- High Coniscliffe CE Primary School
- Holy Family RC VA Primary School
- Home & Hospital Teaching Service
- Hummersknott Academy
- Hurworth Primary School (Academy)
- Longfield Academy of Sport
- Marchbank School
- Polam Hall School
- Rise Carr College
- The Rydal Academy
- Skerne Park Academy
- Springfield Academy
- St Aidan’s Church of England Academy
- St Augustine's RC Primary School
- St John's Church of England Academy
- West Park Academy
Durham County Council
Acre Rigg Infant School (2540)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure because of industrial action.
Annfield Plain Infant School (2213)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Please be advised that we will be closed for current students on Tuesday 5th July 2016 due to a strike by the NUT. We will however be open for September's new starters at 1.30pm for their induction visit. Thank you
Aycliffe Village Primary School (2411)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Strike Action
Bearpark Primary School (2477)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial School Closure due to Strike Action - only the following classes are affected:- Class 1 - Reception and Class 3 - Year 3 and 4. Children in other classes are to attend as normal.
Belmont CE (VC) Primary School (3161)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Industrial Strike Action. Only class 6 is affected. School is open for all other classes.
Benfieldside Primary School (2749)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial Closure due to Strike Action
Burnhope Primary School (2261)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Industrial action
Burnopfield Primary School (2234)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure due to Industrial Action
Cassop Primary School (2362)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure due to industrial action.
Cockfield Primary School (2440)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Strike Action
Croft Community School (7013)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Classes P1 and P2a closed due to NUT Teachers' strike action
Crook Primary School (2308)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Of NUT strike action. Year 2 campers and Key Stage 2 campers should come to school as normal
Crook Primary School (2308)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Strike Action
Deaf Hill Primary School (2516)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure due to NUT Industrial action. School will be open to Year 5 and Year 6 pupils only.
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School (2385)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial School Closure due to Strike Action - only the following classes are affected:- Reception, Year 5 and Year 6. Children in other classes are to attend as normal.
Dene House Primary School (2018)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure due to Strike Action - only the following classes are affected:- RecK, Y3/4D, Y5F & Y5/6L. Children in other classes are to attend as normal.
Durham St Margaret's CofE Primary School (3168)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Due to strike action school will be closed for the following classes only: Red Class, Lilac Class and Rainbow Class. The school is open for all other classes.
Esh Winning Primary School (2497)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: School will be partially closed on Tuesday 5th July due to industrial action. The following Year Groups will be unable to attend: Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5. All other Year Groups, including Nursery, will run as normal.
Fencehouses Woodlea Primary School (2126)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Industrial action. Closed for Y3 pupils only. All other year groups are open as normal.
Fishburn Primary School (2399)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (Morning) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: The school will be closed on Tuesday 5th July due to strike action.
Hunwick Primary School (2302)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial School Closure due to Strike Action - only the following classes are affected:- Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Children in other classes are to attend as normal.
Kelloe Primary School (2374)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure due to industrial action by teachers. Early Years Class 2 and Class 3 closed all day. Class 1 and Class 4 in school all day.
Leadgate Primary School (2259)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: There will be partial closure of the school for Nursery and Y4 children due to industrial action
Lumley Infant and Nursery School (2108)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Main School only Industrial Action NUT - Nursery Open
Moorside Primary School (2276)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure due to NUT strike action. Open as usual to Year 1 class all other classes closed.
Neville's Cross Primary School (2481)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial Closure due to Teachers' Industrial Action. School will be open for the following classes: Lambton, Lumley, Barnard, Bowes, Brancepeth
North Park Primary School (2003)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure - Year 4 - due to Industrial Action by Teachers
Oakley Cross Primary School (2330)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure due to NUT industrial action. Children in Saplings (Nursery am and pm), Beech and Willow should not attend. All other classes remain open and children must attend as usual.
Our Lady & St Joseph's RCVA Primary School (3409)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial school closure. Industrial Action. Class 3 only (Years 3 & 4). All other classes in as usual.
Our Lady of the Rosary RCVA Primary School (3510)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Industrial action
Ouston Primary School (2136)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure (5S only)due to industrial action by teachers
Oxclose Primary School (2394)
The school will close on Tuesday, 6 September 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 7 September 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Additional day due to building work.
Seaham School of Technology (4019)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: NUT industrial action
Seaham Trinity Primary School (3524)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Teacher Strike Action - The school is closing to all classes except Nursery, R2W Mrs Wilson, Y5F, Y6L and Y6C
Seascape Primary School (2004)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Strike Action
Seaview Primary (3520)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure due to industrial strike action by the NUT. Only children from Class 7 and Class 8 should remain at home. All other children should be in school as normal.
Shotton Primary School (2536)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Industrial action.
Silver Tree Primary School (3519)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: NUT Strike
St Anne's CofE Primary School (3123)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: The school is closing to all year groups except Years 2 and 5, due to teacher strike action.
St Benet's RCVA Primary School (3346)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: NUT Strike Action. The school is closed to pupils in the Yellow Room, Year 4 and Year 5. All other classes will resume as normal.
St John's Chapel Primary School (2322)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure due to industrial action by teachers. Class 3 closed all day. Class 2 closed afternoon session.
St Joseph's RCVA Primary School (Gilesgate) (3489)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: NUT strike partial closure. Closed to Y2. All other classes remain open.
St Joseph's RCVA Primary School (Ushaw Moor) (3488)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Industrial action. Partial school closure. Class 2 will be closed. The rest of the school is open as normal.
St Mary's RCVA Primary School (Barnard Castle) (3461)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Teacher strike action
St Mary's RCVA Primary School (Consett) (3401)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure due to NUT Industrial strike action. School will only be open to Year 2 & Year 5 pupils, school will re-open as normal on Wednesday 6th July 2016
St Patrick's RCVA Primary School (Consett) (3404)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: The school will be partially closed on Tuesday 5th July 2016 (All Day) due to NUT industrial strike action. It will re-open on Wednesday 6th July (am) School will only be open for the following classes: Y5 Miss Hamflett,Y4 Mrs Benson, Y4 Miss Bradley, Y3 Mr Devanney, Y2 Mr Flynn, Year 1 Miss Howe and Reception Miss Bell.
St Thomas More RCVA Primary School (3492)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: NUT strike partial closure. School is closed to Class 3. All other classes remain open.
The Sacriston Primary School (2123)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: School will be partially closed on Tuesday 5th July due to industrial action. The following Year Groups will be unable to attend: Nursery, Reception,Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 5. The other year groups, Year 4 and Year 6, will run as normal.
Trimdon Junior School (2398)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure. Only Y5M (class 6) is affected. All other classes in school as normal. Industrial action by teachers
Trimdon Village Community Infant School (2391)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Industrial action by teachers.
Westlea Primary School (2043)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Strike Action
Witton Gilbert Primary School (2462)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (Morning) and re-open on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (Afternoon). Reason for closure: Industrial action. Closed MORNING ONLY for Y3 and Y5. All other classes to attend as normal.
Wolsingham School (4139)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure - school is closed to Yr 7, 8 & 9 students.
Yohden Primary School (2733)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure due to industrial action by NUT. Children in EYFS, Year 1 Year 2 Year 4 are to attend school. Children in Year 3, Year 5 and Year 6 are not to attend school.
Yohden Primary School (2733)
The school will close on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (All day) and re-open on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 (Morning). Reason for closure: Partial closure due to industrial action by NUT. Children in EYFS, Year 1 Year 2 Year 4 are to attend school. Children in Year 3, Year 5 and Year 6 are not to attend school.
Stockton
A notice on the Stockton Borough Council website says: "As a result of a national NUT strike, some schools are either fully or partially closed on Tuesday 5 July. Please contact your child's school for more information."
North Yorkshire
Partially open
Brayton High School
Catterick Garrison, Carnagill Community Primary School
Cononley Community Primary School
Easingwold School
Filey Junior School
Friarage Community Primary School
Hackforth and Hornby Church of England Primary School
Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton
Melsonby Methodist Primary School
Rossett Acre Primary School
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Springwater School
St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough
Starbeck Community Primary School
Stillington Primary School
Tadcaster, Riverside Community Primary School
Thornton in Craven Community Primary School
West Cliff Primary School
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Whitby, Airy Hill Community Primary School
Sherburn Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Brompton Hall School
Leyburn Community Primary School
Nawton Community Primary School
Skipton, Ings Community Primary and Nursery School
St Francis Xavier School
Thornton in Craven Community Primary School
Welburn Hall School
Bentham Community Primary School
Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School
Lindhead School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield
Closed
Boroughbridge Primary School
Fylingdales Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Newby and Scalby Primary School
Scarborough, Braeburn Primary and Nursery School
Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School
Weaverthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Glaisdale Primary School
Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Scalby School
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
Richmond School
Bewley Primary
PARTIALLY CLOSED
Billingham South Community Primary
CLOSED
Fairfield Primary
PARTIALLY CLOSED
Harewood Primary
PARTIALLY CLOSED
Hartburn Primary
PARTIALLY CLOSED
Kirklevington Primary
PARTIALLY CLOSED
Mandale Mill Primary
PARTICIALLY CLOSED
Mill Lane Primary
PARTIALLY CLOSED (Speech & Language UNIT CLOSED ONLY)
Myton Park
PARTIALLY OPEN
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary RC Primary
PARTIALLY CLOSED
Oxbridge Lane Primary
PARTIALLY CLOSED
Roseberry Primary
PARTIALLY CLOSED
Rosebrook Primary
CLOSED
St Joseph's RC Primary, Norton
PARTIALLY CLOSED
St Mark's Elm Tree CE Primary
PARTIALLY CLOSED
Thornaby CE Primary
CLOSED
Village Primary
PARTIALLY CLOSED
Bishopsgarth
CLOSED
Egglescliffe
CLOSED
Hartlepool
- Barnard Grove Primary School;
- Brougham Primary School;
- Greatham Cof E Primary School;
- Kingsley Primary School;
- Rift House Primary School.
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