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Striking Teachers and Scrambling Parents
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Teachers in Waltham Forest are striking over school restructures and job insecurity, sparking school closures and forcing parents into chaotic childcare scrambles — but some are showing up to support the picket lines, believing this fight is vital for kids’ futures, especially those with special needs. Underlying tensions stem from chronic underfunding, rising costs for inclusive education, and declining pupil numbers, as the NEU demands fully funded pay rises to match inflation — while the government calls the strikes disruptive and warns children will pay the price. This local battle is part of a wider national crisis in education funding and morale.
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