The teachers' union says the same pay award has not been guaranteed to all staff.

The National Education Union says 2,000 members are taking part in a walkout over pay.

Lessons at two colleges in Brighton & Hove and one in Horsham are affected.

Members of the team at Wirral Council say they have no other option than to stage the walkout.

Lauren Ellis, who came from Canada to teach in the UK, says British schools rely on the "altruism" of teachers.

Unions call it a 'positive start' to restoring teacher wages, which have fallen in real terms since 2010.

Union members have walked out over concerns their terms and conditions will be affected.

Union members, teachers and parents have formed a picket line outside the St Neots school.