Parents might want to try and make arrangements to work from home as hundreds of schools are expected to close during upcoming public sector strikes.

Up to two million workers could walk out in a pensions dispute as strikes are scheduled to take place this Wednesday (30 November). Among those striking will be hospital workers, airport employees and library workers, in addition to those teachers concerned.

Around two-thirds of schools are predicted to close of the day as a result of the industrial action. This could leave a substantial number of parents wondering what to do with their children for the day. Working from home is certainly likely to be a favourable option, but paying for childcare might be necessary for those unable to do their job from home.

Other areas of the UK expecting problems include airports and ports, which are likely to struggle with large queues at immigration due to the lack of officers on hand. Volunteers from other parts of the civil service are being sought to cover the strikers.

Chief secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, told BBC Breakfast that the strike is “badly timed” because it occurs right in the middle of discussions between the government and the trade unions. He added that the public sector still offers some of the best pension schemes available, particularly to low and middle income workers.