Cameron Thomas responds to strikes at Tewkesbury Academy

Members of Tewkesbury Academy staff have been striking over claims of abusive and disruptive behaviour by a group of students. The strike action started on Wednesday 4 February, and is expected to continue on 23-25 February, 4-6 March and 11-13 March, unless a resolution is found.
 

Cameron Thomas commented: 

"Since the initiation of strike action at Tewkesbury Academy, I have been clear with both parties and stakeholders that my primary concern is for affected children. That concern extends to those for whom examinations are imminent, those who attend the school and those who are perceived to be causing disruption.

“Following initial engagements with the SLT and Cabot Learning Foundation, and with the senior union representative, I have continually engaged with parents and concerned residents in Gloucestershire, and am working to explore opportunities through the House of Commons and Department for Education.

“It is imperative in the pursuit of a fair outcome that I do not use my platform to lend weight to either party to this dispute, though I am committed to supporting a swift resolution, and remain deeply concerned for the education and wellbeing of affected children in the immediacy of this dispute.”

Constituents are always welcome to engage directly with the office of Cameron Thomas through official channels.
 

You can reach Cameron Thomas via the contact details on his page, or linked here.