Teachers strike over alleged bullying at Lincoln primary school

There have been accusations of bullying by management at the Lincoln primary school

Teachers at a primary school are to go on strike following allegations of bullying and harassment by management.

Staff at Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School in Lincoln will take seven days of industrial action.

Several staff members have resigned in a short space of time, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Lincolnshire County Council has called on the parties to come together to "find a solution in the best interests of all involved."

Members of the National Education Union (NEU) balloted for strike action last month and another teaching union, NASUWT has also declared strike dates to go alongside those of the NEU.

The school will close to all but year six pupils on 23 April and shut entirely on 24 April.

Its board of governors has issued a formal complaint to the NEU for its leafleting to parents ahead of the proposed strike action.

Chair of Governors at Sir Francis Hill, David Reed said: "We are in ongoing discussion with Unions to find a solution in the best interests of all involved. We have written to parents about the potential impact of the planned strike action, and the steps we are taking to mitigate this as far as possible."

Several staff members have resigned in a short space of time, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service

Martin Smith, assistant director for children's education at Lincolnshire County Council, said: "We are aware of the planned strike action at Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School.

"The school has written to parents about the impact this will have, and the steps they are taking to mitigate this as far as possible.

"The council is in contact with the school, providing support and advice, and we will continue to do so. We would encourage both sides to engage in discussions to find a solution in the best interests of all involved."