The Association of School and College Leaders is planning a “consultative ballot” on industrial action in what the union’s general secretary has called an “unprecedented moment”.
In a video address to members, ASCL general secretary Geoff Barton said the union would “wait and see” what happens in next week’s budget - in which it is anticipated that education spending could be reduced - but said that, from next week, it would start talking to members about a consultative ballot. This will ask them “what would you be prepared to do?” around funding, pay and conditions.
