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| Teachers consider their next move | Teachers consider their next move |
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| The National Union of Teachers is taking stock after staging its biggest strike for 21 years. | The National Union of Teachers is taking stock after staging its biggest strike for 21 years. |
| One third of schools in England and Wales were hit by the walkout - staged over pay - with 12% completely shut. | One third of schools in England and Wales were hit by the walkout - staged over pay - with 12% completely shut. |
| A survey by the National Association of Parent Teacher Associations suggests most parents think teachers should accept the offer on the table. | A survey by the National Association of Parent Teacher Associations suggests most parents think teachers should accept the offer on the table. |
| An independent pay review body suggested an increase of 2.45%, plus a further rise of 2.3% in 2009 and 2010. | An independent pay review body suggested an increase of 2.45%, plus a further rise of 2.3% in 2009 and 2010. |
| The NUT could choose to ballot for a rolling series of strikes this summer. It received a mandate at its national conference at Easter. | The NUT could choose to ballot for a rolling series of strikes this summer. It received a mandate at its national conference at Easter. |
| Other teachers' unions have agreed to the offer and do not support the strike. Head teachers have spoken out against it. | Other teachers' unions have agreed to the offer and do not support the strike. Head teachers have spoken out against it. |
| The survey by the National Association of Parent Teacher Associations and the Times Educational Supplement suggests 60% of parents think the NUT should accept the pay offer. | The survey by the National Association of Parent Teacher Associations and the Times Educational Supplement suggests 60% of parents think the NUT should accept the pay offer. |
| Only a third of those questioned said they supported teachers in their bid for a 4.1% pay increase. A similar number (37%) were taking time off work to look after children unable to attend school on the day of the strike. | Only a third of those questioned said they supported teachers in their bid for a 4.1% pay increase. A similar number (37%) were taking time off work to look after children unable to attend school on the day of the strike. |
| The strike action has not damaged the view the majority of parents have of teachers David Butler, NCPTA Send us your comments | The strike action has not damaged the view the majority of parents have of teachers David Butler, NCPTA Send us your comments |
| But there was strong support for the work teachers do, with 86% saying the quality of teaching at their child's school was excellent or good. | But there was strong support for the work teachers do, with 86% saying the quality of teaching at their child's school was excellent or good. |
| A total of 750 parents took part in the survey. | A total of 750 parents took part in the survey. |
| David Butler, chief executive, of the NCPTA said: "We know that parents value the professionalism of teachers and the commitment they give. | David Butler, chief executive, of the NCPTA said: "We know that parents value the professionalism of teachers and the commitment they give. |
| "Equally important is the evidence that the strike action has not damaged the view the majority of parents have of teachers. | |
| "However, there it is also clear that many parents have had to make complex plans to overcome difficulties caused by the strike including alternative childcare arrangements." | "However, there it is also clear that many parents have had to make complex plans to overcome difficulties caused by the strike including alternative childcare arrangements." |
| Senior NUT officials will take feedback from members before meeting in early May to decide whether to hold any further strikes. | Senior NUT officials will take feedback from members before meeting in early May to decide whether to hold any further strikes. |
| Frustrated | Frustrated |
| According to the government, 85% of schools remained open or open with some classes affected. | According to the government, 85% of schools remained open or open with some classes affected. |
| Officials said four in five schools were able to remain open "for some or all of their pupils". | Officials said four in five schools were able to remain open "for some or all of their pupils". |
| Data collected by the BBC from local authorities suggests about a third of the schools in England and Wales were disrupted, with one in 10 closed completely. The government agreed 12% of schools closed. | Data collected by the BBC from local authorities suggests about a third of the schools in England and Wales were disrupted, with one in 10 closed completely. The government agreed 12% of schools closed. |
| Schools Secretary Ed Balls said: "I'd like to thank local authorities, teachers and heads throughout the country who have worked hard to keep schools open. | |
| "I think parents across the country will be frustrated and angry about the strike and many teachers will have the same view - and I share their frustration. I will continue to stand up for parents and pupils - and do the very best for all those who are working so hard delivering first class education for our children." | "I think parents across the country will be frustrated and angry about the strike and many teachers will have the same view - and I share their frustration. I will continue to stand up for parents and pupils - and do the very best for all those who are working so hard delivering first class education for our children." |
| Christine Blower, acting general secretary of the NUT, said: "Thousands of members turned out to support this day of action. It shows the NUT made the right decision to call upon its members to strike. | Christine Blower, acting general secretary of the NUT, said: "Thousands of members turned out to support this day of action. It shows the NUT made the right decision to call upon its members to strike. |
| "Erosion of teachers' pay is now firmly on the public agenda as a result. We have highlighted the case for pay which at least keeps up with the rate of inflation as measured by RPI." | "Erosion of teachers' pay is now firmly on the public agenda as a result. We have highlighted the case for pay which at least keeps up with the rate of inflation as measured by RPI." |