Industrial Action - (October 2024)

All primary schools, Early Learning and Childcare (ELC), Intensive Support Provision (ISP) settings and Fairview School in Perth and Kinross will be closed on Monday October 21 because of industrial action taken by UNISON in a national dispute over pay.

All secondary schools except St John’s High School in Perth and the Community School of Auchterarder, will be open on Monday. All secondary ISP provision will be closed.

Due to the October holidays, it has not been possible, as previously indicated, to complete Risk Assessments for our primaries and ELC settings. This means we cannot guarantee there will be enough staff to ensure pupil safety and so have taken the decision to close these settings.

The situation will be reviewed daily during the two weeks of industrial action planned by UNISON.

It is possible a small number of primary schools will be able to open later in the week. However, the situation is likely to remain fluid and may change for individual schools on a day-to-day basis. We will continue to provide updates when necessary. Schools will also email parents and carers about their arrangements on Monday.

Where schools are closed, before and after school care (Breakfast Clubs, Kids Clubs and Wraparound Care) will also be closed.

Remote learning will be provided when schools are closed to pupils as teachers are not taking part in the industrial action. 

Payments will be made to families whose children are eligible Free School Meals because their families are in receipt of qualifying benefits.

We thank you for your understanding.