Hundreds of schools are bracing themselves for closure next week when thousands of teachers across the county are expected to go on strike.

Teachers from the two biggest unions will walk out as part of regional one-day strike action on October 17 in a row over pay, pensions and workloads.

Under Government reforms pay is to be linked to performance in the classroom and headteachers will have greater flexibility over staff salaries.

Up to 90 schools in Brighton and Hove, 190 in East Sussex and 309 in West Sussex could be affected.

Assistant secretary of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) in Brighton and Hove RON GORDON agreed to answer your questions.

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