The National Executive Member reported on 29 June 2017 that the dispute is ongoing with further issues. The National Officers reviewed the progress of the dispute on 18 July, 30 August, 19 September, 17 October, 21 November and 12 December 2017 and 16 January 2018. Swanwick Hall School (Derbyshire) John Crofts Trade dispute over adverse changes to pensions, workload, conditions of service, including pay and pay progression and job loss. The National Executive Member reported on 12 July 2016 that members at The Swanwick Hall School wanted to escalate action under the national trade dispute. Appropriate action was implemented in the form of continuous action short of strike action commencing on Friday 22 July 2016 and one day of discontinuous strike action on Thursday 21 July 2016. In view of an agreement to facilitate discussions in resolving issues the discontinuous strike action on Thursday 21 July 2016 was withdrawn. The National Officers approved the continuous action short of strike action, the one day of discontinuous strike action and the withdrawal of the one day of discontinuous strike action on 23 August 2016. The National Officers reviewed the progress of the dispute on 20 September, 20 October, 15 November and 13 December 2016, 10 January, 9 February, 7 March, 25 April and 24 May 2017. As a result of the employer failing to respond appropriately to the provisions of the action short of strike action instructions, action was implemented in the form of continuous action short of strike action and six days of discontinuous strike action on Thursday 8, Wednesday 14, Thursday 15, Tuesday 20, Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 June 2017. As a result of recent discussions, the continuous action short of strike action which was due to commence on 9 June 2017 and the six days of discontinuous strike action scheduled for Thursday 8, Wednesday 14, Thursday 15, Tuesday 20, Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 June 2017 were withdrawn. However, the continuous action short of strike action which commenced on 22 July 2016 remains and members will not participate in the school’s coaching program which commenced on 9 June 2017.
teach a certain pupil. inappropriate toiletry habits around the school. ballot papers were issued, 20 returned was: Question 1 YES 19 NO 1 Threshold 90.48% Question 2 YES 19 NO 1 Threshold 90.48% Overall threshold met on both questions Appropriate action was implemented in the form of continuous action short of strike action, commencing on Friday 24 November 2017. The National Officers approved the ballot and the continuous action short of strike action on 21 November 2017. The National Officers reviewed the progress of the dispute on 12 December 2017 and 16 January 2018. WALES Blessed Edward Jones Catholic High School (Denbighshire) Sion Amlyn dispute over refusal to teach a certain pupil. Assault on a member by a pupil with a history of making violent threats to members. The result of the ballot in which 21 ballot papers were issued, 12 returned was: Question 1 YES 10 NO 2 Threshold 47.62% Question 2 YES 10 NO 2 Threshold 47.62% Ballot opened on 13 October 2017. Ballot closed on 23 October 2017. The National Officers approved the ballot on 17 October 2017. Appropriate action was implemented in the form of continuous action of strike action commencing on Tuesday 7 November 2017. The National Officers approved continuous action short of strike action on 21 November 2017. The National Officers reviewed the progress of the dispute on 12 December 2017 and 16 January 2018.
The National Officers approved the continuous action short of strike action on 30 August 2017. The National Officers reviewed the progress of the dispute on 19 September, 17 October, 21 November and 12 December 2017. End of ballot mandate on 20 February 2018. Ballot commences on 18 January 2018. Ballot closes on 1 February 2018. Radyr Comp School (Cardiff) Jane Setchfield Trade dispute over refusal to teach a certain pupil A year 10 male pupil with a history of disruptive and aggressive behaviour and found guilty of common assault. Headteacher permanently excluded pupil but decision was overturned by the Governors. Ballot commenced on 7 July 2017. Ballot closed on 17 July 2017. The result of the ballot in which 39 ballot papers were issued and 29 returned, was: Question 1 YES 28 NO 1 Threshold 71.79% Question 2 YES 29 NO 0 Threshold 74.36% Overall threshold met on both questions. Appropriate action was implemented in the form of continuous action short of strike action commencing on 31 July 2017. It was resolved that the ballot be authorised.
The National Officers reviewed the progress of the dispute on 7 March, 25 April, 24 May, 20 June, 18 July, 30 August, 19 September, 17 October, 21 November and 12 December 2017 and 16 January 2018. Sewell Park Academy (Norfolk) Esther Thirkettle Trade dispute over redundancies and potential job loss. The result of the ballot in which 19 ballot papers were issued, was: Question 1 YES 12 NO 3 Question 2 YES 12 NO 3 Ballot commenced on 9 May 2016. Ballot closed on 19 May 2016. The National Officers approved the ballot on 11 May 2016. The National Officers reviewed the progress of the dispute on 7 June 2016. Appropriate action was implemented in the form of continuous action short of strike action commencing on Wednesday 15 June 2016 and six days of discontinuous strike action on Tuesday 28 June, Tuesday 5, Wednesday 6, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 July 2016. Following progress in discussions with the employer, one day of discontinuous strike action scheduled for Tuesday 28 June 2016 was withdrawn. The National Officers approved the continuous action short of strike action and the six days of discontinuous strike action and the subsequent withdrawal of one day of discontinuous strike action on 24 June 2016. In view of the progress made to date, and to facilitate further discussions two days of discontinuous strike action on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 July 2016 were withdrawn. As a result of progress made in resolving the issues the remaining days of discontinuous strike action on Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 July 2016 were withdrawn. The National Officers approved the withdrawal of the five days of discontinuous strike action on 23 August 2016.
Overall threshold met on both questions The National Officers approved the suspension of the six days of discontinuous strike action on the 18 July 2017. The National Officers reviewed the progress of the dispute on 30 August, 19 September, 17 October, 21 November and 12 December 2017 and 16 January 2018. The Norton Knatchbull School (Kent) Mark Dickinson dispute over redundancies, restructuring and the impact on working conditions through potential increases in class/group sizes. The result of the ballot in which 32 ballot papers were issued, was: Question 1 YES 20 NO 1 Question 2 YES 21 NO 0 Ballot commenced on 2 June 2016. Ballot closed on 13 June 2016. The National Officers approved the ballot on 7 June 2016. The National Officers reviewed the progress of the dispute on 24 June 2016. Appropriate action was implemented in the form of continuous action short of strike action to commence on Thursday 7 July 2016. As a result of sufficient progress being made to resolve the issues the continuous action short of strike action was withdrawn. The National Officers approved the continuous action short of strike action and the withdrawal of the continuous action short of strike action on 23 August 2016. The National Officers reviewed the progress of the dispute on 20 September 2016. The National Executive Member reported on 30 September 2016 that whilst some issues had been resolved the dispute was ongoing. The National Officers reviewed the progress of the dispute on 20 October, 15 November and 13 December 2016 and 10 January 2017. The National Executive Member reported on 3 February 2017 that the situation with workload issues is being monitored. It was resolved that no further action be
Overall not met on either question Tonyrefail School (Mid Glamorgan) Jane Setchfield Trade dispute over school closure and restructuring with potential dismissal of staff and job loss The result of the ballot in which 39 ballot papers were issued, 33 returned was: Question 1 YES 32 NO 1 Threshold 82.05% Question 2 YES 32 NO 1 Threshold 82.05% Overall threshold met on both questions Ballot commenced on 1 August 2017. Ballot closed on 8 September 2017. The National Officers approved the ballot on 30 August 2017. Appropriate action was implemented in the form of two days of discontinuous strike action on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 September 2017. Further action was implemented in the form of eight days of discontinuous strike action on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 October, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22, Thursday 23, Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 November 2017. The National Officers approved the two days of discontinuous strike action and the further eight days of discontinuous strike action on 19 September 2017. As a result of recent discussions two days of discontinuous strike action on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 September 2017 were withdrawn. After additional discussions a further two days of discontinuous strike action on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 October 2107 were withdrawn. The National Officers approved the withdrawal of the two days of discontinuous strike action and the further withdrawal of two days of discontinuous strike action on 17 October 2017. As a result of ongoing discussions, the remaining six days of discontinuous strike action scheduled for Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22, Thursday 23, Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 November 2017 were withdrawn.