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BBC News
18-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Moorside Primary teachers pause strikes in 'violent pupils' dispute
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 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union said planned strikes for Monday and Tuesday at Moorside Primary School in Swinton, Greater Manchester, have "been withdrawn" after "progress" and further talks aimed at resolving the had said the school leadership was not dealing with "numerous incidents and increasing levels of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 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." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- BBC News
Teachers from Salford primary school strike 'over violent pupils'
Teachers at a Salford primary school have gone on strike alleging that some pupils who are violent and abusive are not being managed at Moorside Primary who are members of the NASUWT union said the school leadership was not dealing with "numerous incidents and increasing levels of violent behaviour". Eight more one-day strikes are planned. The NASUWT trade union said it had previously delayed acting on a strike ballot in the hope the school's "chaotic" leadership would engage with its concerns. But it said members walked out after three people were assaulted by the same pupil.A Salford City Council spokesman said it was looking to address the teachers' concerns. Jac Casson, NASUWT national executive member for Greater Manchester, said staff and other pupils were "at risk".She said: "No school can guarantee staff will not be assaulted but the risk can be managed - that has not been done this year."Ms Casson said the school's new leadership had not applied policies to deal with verbal and physical abuse and, along with the governors, had ignored staff added: "Essentially it has not been dealt with and it wasn't until our members had been balloted that the school responded with risk assessments of particular students." 'Classrooms trashed' Ms Casson said staff had been regularly sworn at, punched, kicked and pushed with classrooms trashed, causing the rest of the pupils to be put into "lockdown" for their own the school had been described as "stable and happy" but the union blamed a change in leadership and Casson said: "We had suspended our strike plans but the governors have not worked with us and we decided to put our vote into action after an incident where three people were injured by the same student."Salford Council said: "Teams from across the council are continuing to work closely with colleagues from the NASUWT union, the school leadership team, and governors as we look to address the concerns that have been raised and also seek a resolution to the strike action." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
