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The Department for Education yesterday told school leaders they should strive to stay open and prioritise vulnerable pupils and the children of key workers by using volunteers if necessary.
Industrial action looked set to intensify Monday as Britain s largest teaching and nursing unions announced further walkouts over pay, while the government seeks to limit strikes with a controversial bill.
The Department for Education has issued updated guidance for schools ahead of teacher walkouts. This advised that schools may wish to consider building a bank of cover supervisors .