Teachers at a primary school in Swinton who went on strike over “dangerous pupil behaviour” have suspended this week’s two-day walk-out.
The NASUWT union said Monday 21 July and Tuesday 22 July’s planned industrial action at Moorside Primary School in Swinton had “been withdrawn” due to “progress” being made and further talks aimed at resolving the dispute.
Teachers at the school previously went on strike on Tuesday 8 July, as the union said the school had failed to deal with repeated assaults by pupils on staff and had failed to ensure consistent behaviour management.
The NASUWT also accused the school of failing to deal with a number of concerns related to health and safety, pay practices, safeguarding, adverse management practices and dangerous pupil behaviour.
While these issues remain a concern for NASUWT teachers, the Union has withdrawn the final two scheduled days of action due to take place this week as a “gesture of goodwill”.
The pause will be used to help to facilitate further negotiations and implement necessary changes within the school.
The NASUWT said: “There is much more work to do to fully resolve the concerns ahead of the new school year in September.”
Jac Casson, NASUWT National Executive Member for 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.”
Matt Wrack, NASUWT Acting General Secretary, said: “We remain focused on finding a resolution to the dispute and we hope the withdrawal of next week’s action will enable greater progress to be made.”
A Salford City Council spokesperson said: “We welcome the decision to suspend strike action and have been working closely with colleagues from the NASUWT union, the school leadership team, and governors to seek a resolution.
“The council takes its statutory duties and the care and safety of the children seriously and will continue to work with all parties to minimise disruption to children and families.”
More information about the withdrawal strikes can be found here.
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