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Schools across Scotland remained closed two days this week to protest a stall in their pay deals - and more industrial action is planned throughout March and April.

The national dispute has seen classes closed both yesterday and today - as pressure grows on ministers to find a resolution.

Schools will be closed today and tomorrow (March 1) as teachers continue to fight for a better pay

Members of the EIS and NASUWT unions are taking industrial action on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The saving to Perth and Kinross Council of from eight days of school closures in February and March triggered by teachers striking should go towards study hubs to help those sitting SQA exams advises Perthshire North MSP John Swinney in a response he made to concerned parents.

Glasgow schools are set to close their doors across two days - including today (February 28) - amid ongoing pay disputes with targeted action also set to take place.

The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) says strike action will continue until a fairer wage is offered.

TWO days of strike action by teachers is underway as a long-running dispute over pay continues.

Schools will be closed today and tomorrow as members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) walk out