Schools across Edinburgh are set to close next week following a second round of strikes by teachers.
Parents have been issued a letter on behalf of Lorna French, Acting Head of Schools and Lifelong Learning, detailing that primary and secondary schools, as well as nurseries, are set to close on different dates next week.
Primary school in Edinburgh will close for pupils on Tuesday, January 10, with secondary schools closing on Wednesday, January 11.
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Special schools will also shut down on Tuesday and Wednesday. Those includes on the list for Tuesday are Kaimes, St Crispin’s, Braidburn, Oaklands- Redhall Primary, Rowanfield Primary and Prospect Bank Primary.
On Wednesday, January 11, several other special schools will also be closed. Those included are Gorgie Mills Secondary, Pilrig Park Secondary and Woodlands Secondary.
The letter continues: "Families of children and young people with an income-based entitlement to free school meals will receive a payment of £2.50 for the strike day. The payment will be made along with the February school holiday payment on 30 January 2023.
"Out of school care will not be available on Tuesday 10th January in primary schools. Term time nursery classes within primary schools will be closed. All other settings will be open. Specific arrangements will be emailed separately.
"As we cannot gather precise information in advance of Industrial Action, there may be additional disruption on the days, and we ask for your understanding if we have to take additional actions. We will do our best to keep you updated.
"Please also note that further action is anticipated on 25th January 2023. As soon as this is confirmed we will be back in touch."
The news comes after teachers rejected a deal which would offer most staff in classrooms a five per cent pay rise, although the lowest-earning teachers would get a 6.85 per cent increase.
However, the Scottish Government said that a 10 per cent increase for all teachers is not affordable within its fixed budget.
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