# Great Ormond Street Hospital school governors walk out in protest over ousting of head teacher to end long-running strike

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/great-ormond-street-hospital-school-governors-walk-out-in-protest-over-ousting-of-head-teacher-to-end-long-running-strike/
- Published: 2026-11-07T21:14:13+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T21:20:39+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16274431/Great-Ormond-Street-Hospital-school-protest-strike.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Health, Medicine, World

## Key points

- Most governors resigned over the headteacher’s removal.
- NEU strikes lasted 61 days and disrupted hospital pupils’ education.
- A settlement allows for staff reinstatement and relationship rebuilding.

## Summary

Almost all governors at The Children’s Hospital School at Great Ormond Street and UCLH have resigned in protest after headteacher Neela Moorghen was removed under a deal to end a long-running union dispute. The school educates children too ill to attend their usual schools, and the governors said their confidence in Moorghen remained, while their decisions had been overruled to improve relations with the union.

The National Education Union held 61 days of strikes, disrupting pupils’ education, amid accusations of union victimisation, bullying, unsafe working practices and a toxic culture. The school has about 45 teachers; one was dismissed and three suspended, and the agreement provides for staff reinstatement and efforts to rebuild working relationships. Camden Council has appointed two new governors to help stabilise the school.

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