Staff
Strike action: advice for governing boards
Actions to take and important considerations when schools may need to close due to strike action.
Guidance
20/04/2023
The Department for Education (DfE) has updated its , which explains the law on trade disputes and picketing.
This page covers:
- who decides whether a school should close
- the role of governing boards
- areas where boards should seek assurance if the school closes or attendance is restricted
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