BBCNEWS Nicky July 6, 2024
any strike by teachers, a huge knock—on effect. most state school teachers in england had a 5% rise in 2022, and a 3% rise was recommended from this year. but the unions want above—inflation increases, and to ensure pay rises don't come out of schools' budgets. they argue they are playing catch up on pay over the last more than a decade. the government says it's "a fair and reasonable offer" and that schools would receive an extra £2.3 billion over the next two years. are you a pupil or parent off school and work today? how are the strikes affecting you? do you agree with what t...