Farringtons School in Bromley resolved a six-day strike by staff regarding pension concerns, agreeing that teachers would keep their current pension plans without pay cuts. In addition, a pay scale increase was confirmed. The school, which had previously expressed difficulty affording the Teachers' Pension Scheme due to rising costs, will now engage in formal negotiations with teachers and their unions, addressing issues around pay and union recognition. A collaborative effort through ACAS has facilitated this outcome, benefiting both teachers and the stability of the school.
Farringtons School staff ended their six-day strike after successful negotiations led to teachers keeping their pensions intact and pay scale increases.
Teachers at Farringtons can remain on their pension plan without salary cuts, following negotiations that began over rising costs and union recognition.
The settlement during Easter addressed prior concerns over low pay and non-recognition of teachers' unions, allowing for future negotiations to include these aspects.
Farringtons School had initially considered leaving the Teachers' Pension Scheme but ultimately agreed to negotiations with the NEU for better terms.
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