Protests and Anger over West London Schools' Merger as Teachers Say It'll Harm Pupils' Education

Protests and anger over West London schools' merger as teachers say it'll harm pupils' education

Teachers at the two Hillingdon schools are planning another strike over two days this week

Protest held over plans to merge West London schools as more strike action planned this month

A plan to merge two West London schools has sparked protests and anger with governors stating the amalgamation would have “no educational benefit” and could result in staff cuts. Hillingdon Council revealed proposals to merge Harefield Infant School and Harefield Junior School earlier this year. The council says falling pupil numbers are behind the move and this will secure the school’s long-term future. The council proposals would see the infan…