Students at Connaught School for Girls have staged a counter-protest against teachers taking part in an ongoing strike.
Pupils gathered outside the school, carrying signs including ‘Kids with more respect than adults’ and ‘Nice day off?’, urging striking teachers to return to classrooms during the GCSE exam season.
Footage shared online appeared to show some staff members laughing and applauding in response, sparking criticism from parents and social media users who accused teachers of dismissing students’ concerns.
Teachers striking days before the GCSE and A Level exams.😱
Kids protesting opposite them, demanding to be taught! Poor kids.
This is the state of our country.
God help us. 😳 pic.twitter.com/47MHzGurF4
— Katharine Birbalsingh (@Miss_Snuffy) May 9, 2026
