Headteachers have decided whether to open, close or partially close schools in East Hampshire today.

Teachers in the National Education Union are on strike. Closure decisions have been based on each school's ability to open safely and maintain a full or revised curriculum.

Cllr Steve Forster, Hampshire County Council's executive member for education, said: “The Department for Education has provided guidance to the county’s schools on the implications of the potential industrial action.

"The county council has communicated with Hampshire schools to reiterate the national guidance and to support them in preparing as far as possible for any strike action by staff.

"I would highlight that the National Education Union’s dispute is not with the local authority but with the government regarding pay.

"Our primary concern is for the welfare and education of children and young people, and we hope that a suitable resolution can be agreed to prevent any further disruption to their learning, as well as to wider services which will undoubtedly be affected with parents and carers needing to stay at home to look after children.”

Staff did not have to declare their intention to strike until today but headteachers were asked to try to find out if any staff would be striking so they could determine the likely impact on their schools to help parents and carers make alternative arrangements.

Partially open schools have been advised to prioritise children of critical workers, those identified as vulnerable, and pupils studying for examinations.

Schools have been asked to declare closures on the county council’s emergency closures list. All of those declared are partial closures.

Those affected are:

Robert May's School, Odiham – Year 11 attending as normal. Full details in the Letters Home section of the school website.

Eggar's School, Alton – Year 9 to work at home doing work set on Satchel One. Letter sent to parents. Nine staff striking. No merged classes. No picket line.

Clanfield Junior School – Children with an education, health and care plan, children in care or under the supervision of social services, and the children of critical workers have been invited to attend school.

Petersgate Infant School, Petersfield – Only pupils with a place confirmed in advance can attend. Further information on ParentMail.

Steep CE Voluntary Controlled Primary School – Year 6 closed but children in receipt of pupil premium and children of key workers can attend. Breakfast and after school provision not affected.

Horndean Infant School – Open to children of critical workers, children in receipt of pupil premium, children with special educational needs and disabilities, and vulnerable children. Letter sent to all parents. Those expected to attend were contacted individually.

The Petersfield School – Year 11 attending as normal. Children of critical workers and vulnerable children able to attend. Remote learning work emailed to children in Years 7 to 10.

Rowlands Castle St John's CE Controlled Primary School – Years 1 and 2 closed but vulnerable children can attend.

Wootey Junior School, Alton – Parents emailed in advance.

Hollywater School, Bordon – Communication sent to all parents regarding affected classes. Remote learning via Evidence for Learning parent portal.

Crondall Primary School – Year 4 open. Closed to all others except those whose parents arranged for them to attend in advance. This applies only to vulnerable children and children of critical workers.

East Meon CE Controlled Primary School – Communication sent to all parents.

The Butts Primary School, Alton – Key Stage 1 open. Key Stage 2 open only for vulnerable children and children of key workers. Parents sent full details by ParentMail in advance.

Liphook CE Controlled Junior School – Two classes went home at 1.20pm. Parents informed by email.