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Strike Action – 27th April & 2nd May – Parent Letter

Dear Parents/Carers,

Previously, I wrote to inform you that members of the National Education Union had voted for industrial action which will impact Hans Price Academy. These strikes are the result of a pay dispute between union members and government.  The next strike action days are scheduled for 27th April and 2nd May.

This will result in disruption to the Hans Price routine, and some scheduled lessons will be unable to go ahead. As ever, pupil wellbeing remains our priority, and careful risk assessments have been carried out to assess which lessons and activities can safely continue.

Thursday 27th April

  • Year 11 will attend school all day as we are now into the final three weeks preparation for their GCSE examinations.
  • The academy will be shut to Years 7-10. 
  • Some Year 10 students will be invited in due to needing support with their BTEC – Miss Dale will be in touch if this affects your child.
  • Students in Year 7 – 10 who are entitled to Free School Meals and will not be in school on 27th April will be able to collect a packed school lunch after school on Wednesday 26th April

Tuesday 2nd May

  • Year 11 will attend school all day as we are now into the final three weeks preparation for their GCSE examinations.
  • The academy will be shut to Years 7-10.
  • Some Year 10 students will be invited in due to needing support with their BTEC – Miss Dale will be in touch if this affects your child.
  • Students in Year 7 – 10 who are entitled to Free School Meals and will not be in school on 2nd May will be able to collect a packed school lunch from school on this day between 11am – 12 noon.

We will continue to work closely with our staff union representatives to keep up-to-date with the situation, and I will inform you of any other plans for future strike days as soon as possible.

I am sure, we all hope for a swift resolution to this dispute which will satisfy all parties. Until then, we recognise and respect the right of Hans Price Academy staff to take part in industrial action and ask that all members of our community continue to treat each other with respect. While I understand this situation may be frustrating, your continued support for our school at this time is appreciated.

I do hope this has answered your questions and will allow you to plan ahead for any disruption. However, should you have any further questions, do please contact the school through the main reception or via your child’s College Leader.

Yours sincerely,

Tony Searle

Senior Principal