Teachers at Lewis Girls’ School in Caerphilly are striking over plans to merge with another school, raising concerns about job security and working conditions.
The NASUWT union is leading the charge, saying the local authority is pushing this closure without really thinking about how it’ll affect teachers and staff. They’re worried about their jobs and working conditions, and honestly, who wouldn’t be?
Dr. Patrick Roach, the general secretary of NASUWT, is pretty vocal about it. He mentioned that the way the local authority is handling this isn’t fair to the school community. It sounds like there’s a lot of uncertainty, and that’s never a good thing.
Neil Butler, another NASUWT official, echoed these concerns. He pointed out that decisions are being made without proper talks with the staff. It’s like they’re rushing into this without a solid plan to ensure quality education during the transition.
Earlier this year, a consultation showed that opinions were all over the place among parents, staff, and students. It’s clear that many questions are still hanging in the air, and that’s got everyone on edge.