Teachers at Pencoedtre continue to strike over severe pupil behaviour issues

Following a day of industrial action last week on Thursday 11th January, teachers at Pencoedtre High School in Barry are on strike again today.

Teachers at Pencoedtre have urgent concerns over violent and abusive behaviour from a small number of pupils at the school. Pencoedtre’s senior leadership team have suggested practical solutions to Vale of Glamorgan Council, but the Council still refuse to implement these solutions within a reasonable and safe timeframe.

Dr Patrick Roach, General Secretary for NASUWT, said:

“As long as Vale of Glamorgan Council refuses to act to keep Pencoedtre teachers and pupils safe, they will remain in dispute with NASUWT members. It would be dangerous for us to close this dispute without a reasonable resolution.

“NASUWT will continue to support members at Pencoedtre as they fight for their safety and wellbeing, as well as that of their pupils.”