Summary

Latest on school closures ahead of teacher's strike

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  • Thousands of teachers will be walking out on February 1 because of a dispute over pay
  • Teachers are asking for a 12 per cent pay rise to counter inflation, but the government has refused
  • Several schools in Swindon have confirmed they will not be open as staffing levels drop
  • The same applies to schools in the wider Wiltshire area as well

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