All demands met after strike action
Teachers and support staff members are celebrating a victory at Bulwell Academy in Nottingham, following nine days of strike action in the spring term.
The action at the secondary school was in response to a number of serious concerns, including the “inappropriate
and unprofessional conduct” of the new head teacher.
NEU rep Nicola Beresford said: “Members felt undervalued, vulnerable and disrespected. Several staff were put on gardening leave or released early from contracts, and there was a spike in absences linked to work-related stress.”
The NEU worked alongside sister unions to co-ordinate a campaign that included meetings with Alex Norris MP and members of the local community. “This led to parents and members of the public joining us on the picket line and increased pressure being put on the trust to take our demands seriously,” said Nicola.
All of their demands were met, including a 13-point workload reduction plan, and the head moved on. Strike action was called off by the end of February.
“Staff are delighted with the speed at which they have claimed back their school. No longer is there an atmosphere of fear and distrust. Staff feel safe and valued in the workplace and things
