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Jamaican teachers still suffering from poor treatment at Harris academy, staff on the picket line warn

8 July 2025

The picket line at Harris Beckenham this morning. Image: Warwick Mansell.

Treatment of overseas-trained teachers one of three issues at Harris Academy Beckenham, with teachers also telling Education Uncovered of difficulty they face accessing toilets during the working day.

Ofsted-outstanding school one of two Harris academies which was on strike this morning.

The picket line at Harris Beckenham this morning. Image: Warwick Mansell.

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