Teachers in England and Wales are taking part in the first national strike since 2016.
More than 100,000 are expected to walk out, the National Education Union (NEU) has said, along with university staff, civil servants, train and bus drivers.
As many as 23,000 schools could be impacted, though the extent of disruption is expected to vary.
The education secretary said a “majority” of schools would remain partially open.
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