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Families joined teachers on a protest march in London on Wednesday
By Vanessa Clarke
Education reporter
The National Education Union (NEU) has confirmed there will be no further strike dates in England for two weeks, while talks between the government and unions take place.
The Education Secretary will meet unions today to begin intensive talks.
In a joint statement with the teachers' unions, the Department for Education said the talks will focus on teacher pay, conditions and workload reduction.
They will continue over the weekend.
"In order for talks to begin and, we hope, reach a successful conclusion, the NEU has confirmed it will create a period of calm for two weeks during which time they have said no further strike dates will be announced," the statement said.
Four teachers' unions - the Association of School and College Leaders, National Association of Head Teachers, NASUWT and the NEU - will all be involved in the talks with the Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan.
More than 50% of schools in England closed or restricted attendance after teachers belonging to the NEU walked out on 15 and 16 March.
Data released by the Department for Education showed 47% of all schools in England were open but restricting attendance, and 6% were fully closed on both strike days this week.
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