A number of schools across Suffolk will be closed today ahead of further teacher strikes. 

National Education Union (NEU) members will walk out of schools and sixth-form colleges across England.

The "majority of schools" are expected to either restrict access to pupils or fully close as a result of the strikes, the NEU has said.

Many secondary schools in England are expected to prioritise years 11 and 13 during the strikes as GCSE and A-level exams are weeks away.

The NEU has issued guidance which says it will support arrangements during the strikes that "provide the minimum level of teaching staff needed" so GCSE and A-level students can attend school for revision activities or exam practice.

A Department for Education spokesperson said: “For unions to coordinate strike action with the aim of causing maximum disruption to schools is unreasonable and disproportionate, especially given the impact the pandemic has already had on students’ learning.

"Children’s education has always been our absolute priority and they should be in classrooms where they belong.

“We have made a fair and reasonable teacher pay offer to the unions, which recognises teachers' hard work and commitment as well as delivering at additional £2 billion in funding for schools, which they asked for.”

Here is a full list of today's closures announced in Suffolk so far:

  • Thomas Gainsborough School - closed to Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. 
  • Samuel Ward - closed to Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12. 
  • Felixstowe School - closed to Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12. 
  • Alde Valley Academy - closed to Years 7, 8, and 9. 
  • Ormiston Sudbury Academy - closed to Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. 
  • Chantry Academy - closed to Years 7, 8 and 9.