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Moorside Primary teachers pause strikes in 'violent pupils' dispute

Moorside Primary teachers pause strikes in 'violent pupils' dispute

BBC News18-07-2025
Teachers at a primary school who went on strike amid claims that some violent and abusive pupils were not being managed safely have suspended a two-day walk-out planned for next week.The NASUWT union said planned strikes for Monday and Tuesday at Moorside Primary School in Swinton, Greater Manchester, have "been withdrawn" after "progress" and further talks aimed at resolving the dispute.Staff had said the school leadership was not dealing with "numerous incidents and increasing levels of violent behaviour". Six more one-day strikes remain provisionally planned for the autumn term.Salford City Council has been contacted for a comment.
The union also said pausing the strikes would allow time for the school to "demonstrate that much-needed measures were being put in place".Jac Casson, of NASUWT in Greater Manchester, said: "We have been overwhelmed by the huge level of support our members have received from parents during this dispute and their understanding that teachers' working environment is the learning environment of their children. "It's clear that the school community shares a deep commitment to the wellbeing of all children, and that includes supporting the staff who care for and educate pupils every day, which they have continued to do in very difficult circumstances."We hope that the progress made is maintained, and that the assurances offered by the employer are implemented and taken seriously."While we hope it will not be necessary, if progress does not continue, and further meaningful changes are not delivered, NASUWT members will resume action in the autumn term."
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