Strikes

5th April 2023Ms E Roberts

We are aware there are strikes planned for April/May.Ā  You can read HERE more on the strikes fromt he BBC

We will release full details of who we can have into school on strike days.Ā  At the moment we can comit to the following:

  • 27th April: Year 11 in all day all other have a program of home study (Key invites to SEND and vulnerable students will be issued)
  • 2nd May: Year 11 in all day all other have a program of home study (Key invites to SEND and vulnerable students will be issued)

Photography and art exams for year 11 will continue on these days as planned.Ā 

Arrangements for 2nd March

28th February 2023Ms E Roberts

Most students will be working from home on March 2nd due to NEU teacher strikes.Ā  You can read our advice on what and how to work HERE

A small number of students have been invited to come to school for on site activities.Ā  If your child is invited we have sentĀ  you a registration form via text: please complete this to indicate attendance.

The next strikes are due to be on March 15th and 16th: for these days we are hoping to work on a plan to open to at least one year group (year 11) but we will keep you informed via the website and text message updates.

Arrangements for Feb 1st 2023

30th January 2023Ms E Roberts

Most students will be working from home on February 1st due to NEU teacher strikes.Ā  You can read our advice on what and how to work HERE

A small number of students have been invited to come to school for on site activities.Ā  If your child is invited we have sentĀ  you a registration form via text: please complete this to indicate attendance.

Strike days LATEST UPDATE

22nd January 2023Ms E Roberts
There are many unions in education, the biggest being the NEU.Ā  The NEU have confirmed strike action for their members.
There are a number of dates which impact HHS; these are:
  • 1st February
  • 2nd March
  • 15th March
  • 16th March
We are planning for the first two dates at present and will release a plan for the latter dates nearer the time.
We will be unable to open to all students on the 1st of February and 2nd of March as we will not have enoughĀ non-strikingĀ staff for this to be safe/possible. Please note: you will need to make alternative arangments for your children on the 1st of February and the 2nd March.Ā Ā 

On these days we will:

  • Invite in our most vulnerable students, we will be in touch this week with these invites
  • Offer guidance on work students can complete at home VIA the DPR and Email
We will write to you later in the week in preparation for the first strike day to ensure you are all aware of what to expect and the support we can offer.

Read the latest newsletter HEREĀ 

Industrial Action

17th January 2023Ms E Roberts

The Nation Union of Education has annouced a series of strikes which will impact all schools.

We are speaking to union representatives and members today to gaugae the impact on HHS.Ā  We will announce a plan later today.

Best wishes

Mrs Roberts