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Education committee intervenes after persistent absence soared to 23.5 per cent post-pandemic
It follows votes in favour of industrial action over pay, pensions, jobs and redundancy terms last year
Nine in 10 voted in favour of strikes, but turnout was 42%, below the legal requirement
Unions say government shows no sign of increasing this year's pay award, but further meetings are likely
Ministers hold crunch union talks as ballots of NEU, NASUWT and NAHT members close this week
Department says work will 'modernise and refresh the office, increase capacity, and address building condition'
First ever indicative ballot by moderate leaders' union finds broad support for a formal vote
Lambeth predicts it needs to reduce capacity by 575 to combat a 'significant strain' on its primary schools
Exclusive: Schools Week understands new guidance will be issued shortly to help heads deal with looming strikes
