Education unions say strikes currently unlikely to be called off after meeting with Education Secretary

The transcript discusses a meeting with the Secretary of State regarding the ongoing pay dispute for teachers. Despite cordial discussions, no progress was made in securing additional funds or addressing the long-term decline in teachers' pay. The workforce crisis in schools, characterized by a shortage of qualified teachers, is highlighted. The need for urgent negotiations and a resolution to the pay dispute is emphasized, with a call for inflation-proof pay rises and improved conditions to ensure qualified teachers in classrooms.

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