The National Education Union has said strikes over pay and funding are “likely” to take place from the end of January next year if approved in a national ballot of its members.
The NEU is the first union to announce a likely date for strike action to start. The NAHT school leaders’ union and NASUWT teaching union have both also announced formal ballots of members.
All three unions have criticised government pay proposals which equate to a 5 per cent rise for the majority of teachers and leaders. A separate proposal for a £1,925 increase for support staff has also been rejected.
