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Connaught School Strike: Parents Fear GCSE Prep Impact

5/2/2025

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A three-week strike at Connaught School for Girls in Waltham Forest, London, has sparked tension as the National Education Union (NEU) protests a staff misconduct investigation. Parents are anxious about the impact on Year 11 students' crucial GCSE preparations, while the headteacher stands firm, insisting on the importance of a fair and thorough process.

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A three-week strike at Connaught School for Girls in Waltham Forest, London, has sparked tension as the National Education Union (NEU) protests a staff misconduct investigation. Parents are anxious about the impact on Year 11 students' crucial GCSE preparations, while the headteacher stands firm, insisting on the importance of a fair and thorough process.