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Essex special educational needs support staff to strike across three Lift Schools in early February

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Low Education (special needs school support staff)

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

Organizer

  • UNISON

Affected Locations

  • Chelmsford (Essex)
  • Basildon (Essex)
  • Clacton (Essex)
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