Essex special educational needs support staff to strike across three Lift Schools in early February
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UNISON members who are support staff at Columbus School & College (Chelmsford), Pioneer School (Basildon) and The Key (Clacton) will walk out for seven further days between 5 and 13 February, following a 100% vote for strike action. Staff are seeking a specialist SEN allowance and recognition for additional responsibilities.
This alert was originally created on 2 February 2026.
Public Impact
Schools
Effective Dates
Updates
Organizer
- UNISON
Affected Locations
- Chelmsford (Essex)
- Basildon (Essex)
- Clacton (Essex)
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