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Staff at Oasis Academy Immingham strike in funding and investment dispute
Overview
Staff members who are part of the National Education Union at Oasis Academy Immingham have gone on strike over a dispute regarding funding, investment, and a lack of progress on a school development plan. The union previously balloted for industrial action over a proposed restructure, which was dropped after an agreement to boost pupil numbers and invest in the academy. The school's trust stated that students remain their absolute priority and they are working to minimise disruption.
Key points
- National Education Union members at Oasis Academy Immingham are striking over funding and investment issues.
- The union reports a lack of progress on an agreed development plan for the secondary school.
- Staff previously walked out for two days last week and are striking for the rest of this week.
- Oasis Community Learning previously dropped a restructure plan following talks last year, agreeing to work on investment and boosting pupil numbers.
- The school's executive principal stated that students remain an absolute priority and efforts are being made to minimise educational disruption.