Strikes hit West Berkshire
Schools and services in West Berkshire and North Hampshire affected as thousands walk out today (Wednesday)
THE largest mass strike in UK history since 1926 has begun today (Wednesday), with thousands of people across West Berkshire expected to join millions around the country in picket lines and demonstrations railing against changes to public sector pensions.
As of late last night over half of West Berkshire's schools confirmed they are closed, Newbury Magistrates court has only a trial court running, and while West Berkshire Council has said it will maintain vital services as much as possible Unison, the council's largest union, said it expects a strong turnout which could have a knock-on effect felt in the job centre and benefits offices.
Thames Valley Police has said some members of staff are expected to participate in the industrial action, but has worked closely with union representatives on a protocol agreement to ensure policing services are maintained.
Newburytoday.co.uk will have rolling coverage of the day of action throughout the day so log on throughout the day to find out more.
The current list of schools closed in West Berkshire is:
Aldermaston Church of England Primary School will be partially closed; Years two and six are open.
Beedon Church of England Controlled Primary School
Bradfield Church of England Primary School
Brimpton Church of England Primary School
Brookfields Special School
Bucklebury Church of England Primary School
Burghfield St Mary's CofE Primary School; partially closed. Only Years R, 1, 2, & 5 open.
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Calcot Junior School
Chieveley Primary School
Compton Church of England Primary School will be partially closed; FS and year one are open, year two open PM only, and year five AM only
Denefield School
Downsway Primary School will be partially closed; Years FS, one and five are open.
Enborne CofE Primary School
Falkland Primary School
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
Francis Baily Primary School
Hungerford Primary School
Inkpen Primary School
John O'Gaunt Community Technology College
John Rankin Junior School will be partially closed; Upper school open only.
Kennet School
Kennet Valley Primary School
Kingfisher
Kintbury St Marys Church of England Primary School will be partially closed; Years FS, two, three, four, and five are open. Year one is open PM only.
Lambourn Church of England Primary School
Little Heath SChool
Long Lane Primary School
Mrs Blands Infant and Nursery School will be partially closed; Years one and two are open.
Pangbourne Primary School
Park House school
Parsons Down Infant School
Parsons Down Junior School
Purley Church of England Infant School
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
Shaw-cum-Donnington Church of England Primary School
Speenhamland Primary School
Springfield Primary School
Spurcroft Primary School
St Bartholomew's Schools is partially closed; Years seven will be open.
St Finians Catholic Primary School
St John The Evangelist Infant and Nursery School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School; partly closed
St Nicolas Church of England Junior School
St Pauls Catholic Primary School
Stockcross Church of England School
Thatcham Park CE Primary School
The Downs School
The Willink School will be partially closed; The sixth form will be open.
The Winchcombe School
Theale Green Community School will be partially closed; Years 11, 12 and 13 are open
Trinity School and Performing Arts College will be partially closed; Years 11, 12 and 13 are open
The Key and Home Education Service
The Oaks
Welford and Wickham Church of England Primary School
Westwood Farm Infant School
Westwood Farm Junior School
Whitelands Park Primaru School
Woolhampton Church of England Primary School
In North Hampshire the following schools are closed;
Bishopswood Junior School, Tadley
Hurst Community College, Baughurst
Silchester Primary School
Tadley Community Primary School
The following are partially closed:
Clere School, Burghclere; Open to year 11 pupils for GCSE practice exams, and year 10 pupils attending The Chase
Years seven, eight, nine and 10 (excepting those attending The Chase) to remain at home
Kingsclere Primary School is closed to years R and year one only
Ecchinswell Primary School; open for children in Oak and Ash classes only. Children in Willow and Conkers classes should stay at home. School buses will run as normal.
If you have been affected or want to have your say on the Government proposals, email newsdesk@newburynews.co.uk.
For in-depth coverage into how West Berkshire was affected pick up a copy of tomorrow's Newbury Weekly News.
