As you will be aware from the media, the support staff unions UNISON, UNITE and GMB Union are planning to take industrial action on Tuesday 14th October. The decision to close the school or send pupils home is never taken lightly, but in this instance, where staff may elect to take lawful industrial action, I will have no choice but to take appropriate steps to ensure the health, safety and well-being of all pupils. We are aware that class/school closures inconvenience parents and carers but members have the legal right not to inform the school of their decision before strike action takes place, therefore at the moment I am unable to share with you whether school will be open or closed on that day. I understand that this is frustrating for parents and I wish I was able to tell you more at this time but I am planning to make a decision as soon as possible.