He planned to file open-records requests with the school this week, he said.

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They have been on strike since Tuesday this week, but the school has remained open, because teachers make up a small proportion of the staff there.

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Mr Jacobs said an open evening held last week was successful and 50 children had so far signed up to the school.

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