Strike action by members of the NEU teaching union will hit Isle of Wight schools on Thursday.

While action is already taking place in other parts of the country, on the Island, some teachers are due to walk out on March 2, 15 and 16.

They are calling for funded pay rises for teachers, as schools find themselves footing the bill from their already dwindling resources.

The government has condemned the strike action.

Isle of Wight County Press: Teachers at a rally in St Thomas's Square, Newport, on February 1.Teachers at a rally in St Thomas's Square, Newport, on February 1. (Image: Isle of Wight County Press)

Earlier this year, the NEU announced plans for its members to walk out on seven school days.

Unless a deal is agreed, any one school will be affected on four of those days, depending on their location. 

On the Island, the first day of action was Wednesday, February 1.

While many students stayed home, some completing online learning, NEU members gathered for a rally in St Thomas's Square, in Newport.

There were also picket lines outside school gates across the Island.

On that occacsion, the Isle of Wight County Press ran a live blog, which can you catch up with HERE.

Are Isle of Wight schools planning to open on Isle of Wight teacher strike day, March 2?

Christ the King College, Carisbrooke: Shut to the majority of pupils on Thursday, March 2. Students who came in on February 1 can attend again, but must contact the school first. 

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Carisbrooke College, Carisbrooke: Closed to years 7, 8, 9 and 10. Year 11 will attend as usual.

Medina College, Newport: Closed to years 7, 8, 9 and 10. Year 11 will attend as usual.

Ryde Academy, Ryde: The school will be fully open on March 2.

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Cowes Enterprise College, Cowes: Open to years 11, 12, 13, vulnerable pupils and those of critical workers.

The Bay CE secondary school, Sandown: Open to Year 11 students, and those with an education, health and care (EHC) plan, and specified vulnerable students.

The Isle of Wight County Press will continue to update this story.

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