A GROWING list of schools in Wrexham have announced they will close on Wednesday, February 1, due to strike action.

Teachers who are members of the National Education Union (NEU) voted in favour of industrial action, passing the 50% ballot turned out required by law, which means the strikes will take place throughout Wales and England.

The first is set to take place next week, and schools across Wrexham are in the process of deciding whether or not they can remain open on the day.

Cllr Phil Wynn, lead member for education, said: “We understand parents’ concerns, as there will inevitably be disruption on Wednesday, February 1, and we are working with schools to manage this in the best way possible.

“The full extent of the industrial action, however, will not be known until the day itself.

“Head teachers are preparing risk assessments based on the information they have, in order to assist them in making a decision on whether or not to close, partially close or remain open. They will endeavour to give as much notice as possible to parents.

“Parents are advised to look out for communications from their child’s school and to take the necessary action.”

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So far, some schools have already confirmed that they will be closing if the strike action goes ahead.

This includes Brynteg CP, Maes Y Llan, Ysgol Tanyfron, Ysgol Acrefair, and Rhosnesni. 

Other schools will partially close, with St Annes Catholic Primary School only open for Reception, Year One, Year Two and Resourced Provision.

St Peter’s Church In Wales Primary School will be open for pupils in Nursery, Reception, Year two, Year three and some Year six only.

Maes Y Mynydd will only be open for Year three/four– Y Garn.

St Giles Primary School will be open only for pupils in Nursery, Class KW, Class JCG, Class JR, Class SM and Class ALW (Resourced Provision).

Other schools will let parents/carers know about their decision in the coming days, if they haven’t yet via letters or on their websites.