Although only rated satisfactory by Ofsted last summer, the school is well known for its innovative approaches to learning. A press statement from the school this week said that the head had agreed to paid leave while a thorough investigation was carried out. Teachers' strike dates: When and where are schools affected? Most of her teaching staff went on strike recently. Villiers High School - Reinstate Mr Amerjit Virdee - Facebook Address: Boyd Avenue, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3BT But they have asked for a pay increase of 6% for 2021-22 and a rise of inflation plus 2% for 2022-23. We really would encourage you to arrange a visit. Students protesting today said they had supported the teachers during the strike. We are particularly proud of our enrichment programme and personalised approach to students' needs. Deputy head, Cranford Community School, Hounslow. Most of the students are protesting at the sacking. He conveyed compassion and suggested I phone my union. Stand tall and voice your Students and teachers unite to topple their head I have always felt really looked after and also inspired by their teaching. Years 7, 8 and 9 are still at school today, as is the sixth form.". Teacher who told 'vulnerable' girl she loved her banned from classroom Is climate change killing Australian wine? Well keep coming out until Virdee is reinstated.. Pupils at Villiers High School in Southall are being denied education after they protested at the sacking of a respected teacher earlier in the week. Year 10 and 11 pupils have been protesting at the dismissal of a mathematics teacher who had been at the school in Boyd Avenue, Southall, for 29 years. I tried to get into school todaythats why Ive got my uniform on, one student told Socialist Worker. We use necessary cookies to make our site work. The starting salary for teachers in England is also due to rise to 30,000 a year by September. View our online Press Pack. Hundreds of pupils at a west London school are protesting in support of a teacher who was dismissed over "child protection issues". I felt nervous about moving to a High School, but everyone at Villiers made us feel so welcome.