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Staff walked out of classrooms on Tuesday and Wednesday with the Educational Institute of Scotland looking for a 10 per cent pay rise

Schools across Scotland remained closed two days this week to protest a stall in their pay deals - and more industrial action is planned throughout March and April.

The national dispute has seen classes closed both yesterday and today - as pressure grows on ministers to find a resolution.

Schools are closed across the country for the second day in a row on Wednesday as teachers walked out.

Around 200,000 members will strike over three days of action this week

The National Education Union has estimated that 200,000 members will strike over three days of action this week.

All West Lothian schools were shut today and will remain closed tomorrow amid industrial action

Schools will be closed today and tomorrow (March 1) as teachers continue to fight for a better pay

Members of the EIS and NASUWT unions are taking industrial action on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The saving to Perth and Kinross Council of from eight days of school closures in February and March triggered by teachers striking should go towards study hubs to help those sitting SQA exams advises Perthshire North MSP John Swinney in a response he made to concerned parents.

Glasgow schools are set to close their doors across two days - including today (February 28) - amid ongoing pay disputes with targeted action also set to take place.