The Chase School in Malvern will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, February 1) as teachers across the country go on strike.
Members of the National Education Union are taking industrial action across England and Wales in a dispute over pay.
The union is calling for a fully funded, above-inflation pay rise.
Wednesday, February 1 is the first strike day and will see teachers all around the UK taking part.
The NEU has also announced Wednesday, March 1 as a strike day for the West Midlands region.
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Further strike days are scheduled for Wednesday, March 15 and Thursday, March 16.
As well as The Chase, there are schools across Worcestershire that will be either fully or partially closed because of the strike.
Picket lines are expected to form outside Chantry School in Martley and South Bromsgrove High School. A strike rally is also planned to take place at St Peter’s Baptist Church in Worcester.
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