Resolve the strike by paying MHS support staff's back pay
The Issue
As parents, we are deeply concerned about the ongoing disruption to our children's education due to the current stalemate between MHS support staff, teachers, and the academy. Our children are missing out on crucial learning opportunities, with a potential loss of one school day per week due to the planned series of strikes. This petition aims to address the issue by calling on the academy to agree to the reasonable request for back pay from their dedicated support staff.
Support staff at MHS play a vital role in the educational and emotional development of our children, ensuring a supportive environment conducive to learning. They are essential to the daily functioning of the school and deserve fair compensation for their commitment and hard work. Unfortunately, their demands for back pay have yet to be met, leading to an impasse that has severely impacted our children's educational experience.
Evidence suggests that prolonged absence from school can significantly affect a student's academic progress and emotional well-being. According to a 2021 report by the Education Endowment Foundation, disruptions in schooling due to strikes and other factors can lower academic outcomes by an average of 1.5 years of standard progress. This is not just a statistic but a real concern for parents like myself, who see the adverse effects reflected in our children's learning.
To break this stalemate, it is crucial for the academy to understand the urgency of the situation. Providing the back pay requested by the support staff is not just a fair and reasonable action but essential for restoring normalcy in our children's education. The funds needed to address this issue should be prioritized to prevent further educational setbacks for students.
Our children deserve uninterrupted access to education and the chance to thrive academically. We urge the academy to prioritize reaching an agreement with their support staff. By signing this petition, you are adding your voice to call for an immediate resolution to this dispute. Let’s work together to ensure our children do not lose out on their right to education due to a preventable deadlock. Please sign and help us safeguard the academic future of our children.
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The Issue
As parents, we are deeply concerned about the ongoing disruption to our children's education due to the current stalemate between MHS support staff, teachers, and the academy. Our children are missing out on crucial learning opportunities, with a potential loss of one school day per week due to the planned series of strikes. This petition aims to address the issue by calling on the academy to agree to the reasonable request for back pay from their dedicated support staff.
Support staff at MHS play a vital role in the educational and emotional development of our children, ensuring a supportive environment conducive to learning. They are essential to the daily functioning of the school and deserve fair compensation for their commitment and hard work. Unfortunately, their demands for back pay have yet to be met, leading to an impasse that has severely impacted our children's educational experience.
Evidence suggests that prolonged absence from school can significantly affect a student's academic progress and emotional well-being. According to a 2021 report by the Education Endowment Foundation, disruptions in schooling due to strikes and other factors can lower academic outcomes by an average of 1.5 years of standard progress. This is not just a statistic but a real concern for parents like myself, who see the adverse effects reflected in our children's learning.
To break this stalemate, it is crucial for the academy to understand the urgency of the situation. Providing the back pay requested by the support staff is not just a fair and reasonable action but essential for restoring normalcy in our children's education. The funds needed to address this issue should be prioritized to prevent further educational setbacks for students.
Our children deserve uninterrupted access to education and the chance to thrive academically. We urge the academy to prioritize reaching an agreement with their support staff. By signing this petition, you are adding your voice to call for an immediate resolution to this dispute. Let’s work together to ensure our children do not lose out on their right to education due to a preventable deadlock. Please sign and help us safeguard the academic future of our children.
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Petition created on 23 September 2026