Haydon Bridge

School strikes called off after head steps down

Teachers at the Northumberland school say strikes will resume if pupil behaviour does not improve.

An interim executive board will oversee the appointment of a new head at Haydon Bridge.

Teachers are walking out for 12 days in March and April over lack of action on poor pupil behaviour.

Teachers walk out for two days at Haydon Bridge High School after talks with management stall.

Teachers at Haydon Bridge High School, in Northumberland, will no longer walk out on Tuesday.

A letter to parents says one teaching union has agreed to pause Wednesday's planned walkout.

Unions say school managers are failing to deal with persistent "disruptive behaviour".

Eleven sites have been saved and brought back into public use including part of Hadrian's Wall.

Volunteers fear restriction in the winter fuel allowance will mean more people need heating help.

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