Headteachers across the borough have shortened the school day or shut entirely to protect pupils and staff. Parents are urged to check directly with schools
St Dominic's, St Mary's, Oldhill and Sir Thomas Abney schools to shut from September
Council's decision on proposals to shut or 'merge' six primary schools slated for 22 April
Controversial plans to shut and merge four schools follows similar spate of closures in 2024
Staff and families to protest outside Hackney Town Hall on Tuesday
Council suggests it is making headway with SEND strategy but more school closures have sparked anger
Hackney’s cabinet has agreed to publish statutory proposals to shut four primaries
Parents of children with special educational needs at four schools initially had only 12 working days to decide
Primary schools in jeopardy as demand for reception places continues to drop
Teacher and Hackney resident Alice Jones offers up useful tips and resources to help parents and pupils cope with the school closures
Leading council figures pledge to do ‘everything they can’ to help people educate children at home
