As I said above. A teacher as an employee has the right to strike. They are not legally required to attend their place of work. Parents have a legal responsibility to send their kids to school.
That doesn’t make a teacher who legally strikes a hypocrite.
I thought this was about the right of a child to a full and uninterrupted education? I guess it just depend on who the interruption benefits on whether it’s ok?
That is at least a more reasoned argument rather than your earlier statement that [teachers] are hypocrites.
By the way, I don’t agree with the law as it stands and I don’t disagree with the sentiment of your argument . I just thought the hypocrites comment was a bit unnecessary. I don’t know if you support the right of an employee to strike but if you do then criticising teachers for striking could be seen as hypocritical.
Teachers’ strikes protect the right of children to a full and uninterrupted education.
That’s funny coz a quick Google search reveals that they are pretty much all about getting more money.
And I can’t think of any situations where making teaching more attractive would lead to better education for children…
Yeah of course…
What do we want?
More money!
When do we want it?
Well it’s not for us, it’s for future teachers to the make the profession more attractive… We’re doing it for the kids!
Teacher retention and making it an attractive career is good for the kids
Why don’t they strike in August?
Maybe because they’re already off?
No need for teachers to strike while on holiday. As are the parents. And kids.
Strikes are by definition designed to cause both a measure of disruption and exposure.
I experience both sides. I have kids in school and I have various (good) friends that are teachers, deputy/head-teachers and governors. There isn’t a single perspective on this one, but it certainly sparks discussion!
Spare a thought for my profession.
We are allocated holidays on a rota basis and if you cannot swap them with someone else, then they are the holidays you get, no arguments.
Our profession is not classed as exceptional so you would still be fined for taking your kids out of school to go on holiday at the times you are allocated if it is in term time.
Luckily, I have no kids, and will happily swap my holidays if they fall within school holiday time to accommodate those who need them.
How is the fine a surprise? It’s well known there’s a fine for taking your kids out of school during term time.
If you can afford a holiday for a week away you should factor in the fine into the cost of the holiday (or ensure you get permission first).
Lol… Couldn’t wait for the one that piped up. Your so right why didn’t I think of that
Maybe I’m surprised that a parent doesn’t know their responsibilities towards their children’s education…
Which council does that, mine definitely doesn’t.
You’ve got nearly 6 months now if you want to take them away again.
Haha I know
Apart from you can’t go anywhere 
Haha just thought that. Camping it is
Could go to Great Yarmouth. Or Swindon.