Schools in the area will close next week due to industrial action.

We previously reported that staff working in East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, Glasgow and Inverclyde councils will walk out on Wednesday, November 1 in a dispute over pay.

The move comes after non-teaching staff represented by Unison voted overwhelmingly to reject COSLA’s latest pay offer.

Now, East Renfrewshire Council has confirmed that all primary schools, nursery classes within schools and Isobel Mair School will be closed on November 1.

Secondary schools will be closed to all S1 to S3 pupils.

Arthurlie, Cart Mill, Glen, Glenwood, Hazeldene, McCready and Overlee family centres will remain open and should operate as normal.

In a letter sent out today, Mark Ratter, the local authority’s director of education, told parents and carers: "East Renfrewshire Council has received official notification of strike action from the Unison Trade Union representing many local government staff employed by the council.

“It is proposed that the industrial action will take place on Wednesday, November 1.

“Our aim as always, is to ensure a safe environment for our staff and young people and to maintain continuity of learning where possible.”

The proposed strike action will be undertaken by staff who work in a school or early learning and childcare establishment that is co-located with or based in a school.

Staff affected includes cleaners, janitors, pupil support staff, child development officers, early years play workers, administration and business support staff, technical staff and catering staff.

“Regretfully, given the number of staff affected, all primary schools and Isobel Mair School will be closed on this date,” the letter said.

"In addition, secondary schools will be closed to all pupils in S1 to S3."

For pupils in S4 to S6, the council's intention is that these learners will attend school.

The local authority is currently in discussion with secondary head teachers about this, with this move contingent on the necessary health and safety requirements being met in each school.

Schools will confirm arrangements in the next few days.

“I recognise that the industrial action will not only cause significant disruption to the learning of our children and young people, but also disruption to you as a family, as you make alternative arrangements for childcare during these days,” added Mr Ratter in the letter.

“Although this is out with the council’s control, I would like to apologise to you for the inconvenience.”