London (Waltham Forest): Henry Maynard Primary School teachers strike on 18–22 May, 26–29 May and 1–5 June 2026
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Teachers at Henry Maynard Primary School in Waltham Forest are striking over planned staff restructuring and school funding. The NEU-led action spans three consecutive weeks: 18–22 May, the half‑term week of 26–29 May, and 1–5 June 2026, with limited provision for vulnerable pupils and those on Free School Meals.
This alert was originally created on 19 May 2026.
Public Impact
Schools
Effective Dates
Updates
May 20, 2026
ITV London reports the action will run across three consecutive weeks at Henry Maynard Primary School: 18–22 May 2026, the half‑term week (26–29 May 2026), and 1–5 June 2026. The council’s Education Hub also noted the school was closed on 18 May due to the strike.
Organizer
- National Education Union (NEU)
Affected Locations
- Waltham Forest (London)
Sources
- https://www.itv.com/news/london/2026-05-18/waltham-forest-teachers-striking-for-3-weeks-over-plans-to-restructure-staff
- https://thehub-beta.walthamforest.gov.uk/blog/school-closures-monday-18-may-2026
- https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/schools-education-and-learning/school-term-and-closure-dates/school-holiday-and-term-dates
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