Government says teachers' strike won't leave children unsupervised The teachers' union has lashed out at the State Government for saying children will still be supervised during next week's strike. THE State Government is telling parents their children will still be supervised if they go to school during next week's teacher strike. The advice, also given to principals, has infuriated the education union, which branded it irresponsible. It comes after talks yesterday failed to end the bitter two-year dispute over pay and conditions. A public notice to be published today advises that schools have a duty of care for children if they are sent to classes during Thursday's 24-hour stopwork. They will be supervised if they go to school as usual, its states. But Australian Education Union Victorian president Meredith Peace said some children could arrive to find their school shut. "We think it's actually irresponsible advice to give to parents," Ms Peace said. There is a risk that they in fact put some kids' safety at risk. We expect many schools to be closed because all of the staff will be participating in the stopwork. A government spokesman said it was important parents were given the "correct advice" on the responsibilities teachers, principals and schools had for students. "The Government reiterates that this industrial action is unnecessary and will inconvenience parents and students," she said. Principals are expected to advise parents about arrangements due to strike action by early next week. Parents should also monitor their school website for information. Plans for the strike are pushing ahead, despite more pay talks scheduled for Tuesday. Thousands of educators are expected to gather at Hisense Arena before marching to State Parliament.