Strike action: Heads advised only to close schools as last resort

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Strike action: Heads advised only to close schools as last resort
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In the run-up to a teachers' strike across Northern Ireland, principals are told that they should only close schools as a last resort

The chief executive of the Education Authority , Sara Long, has written to principals about arrangements for the day of the strike.

"Given the large numbers of teachers who are members of the trade unions that are taking action, it is anticipated that this will cause significant disruption," Ms Long wrote.The chief executive of the Education Authority, Sara Long, has written to principals about arrangements for the day of the strike

Heads are also asked to try to find out in advance which staff will be on strike, although staff are not legally required to say in advance if they will be taking action.

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