ALL Glasgow primary, secondary and ASL schools will close to pupils on February 28 and March 1 due to industrial action.

City families have been given an update on the ongoing strikes being held by teacher unions over a pay dispute.

The intention is for all council standalone nurseries and nursery classes to be open as normal.

A letter from Douglas Hutchison, executive director of education, will be issued by schools to their families to give them as much notice as possible to make alternative arrangements for the two days of action.

Mr Hutchison said: "I understand that this continues to cause disruption to families and that parents and carers are concerned about the impact on their children.

"Our hope is that a satisfactory resolution can be found as the national talks continue between the unions, the Scottish Government and COSLA."

The industrial action next week is in addition to the targeted strikes affecting the city's Southside constituency This will take place on February 22, 23, 24 and March 7, 8 and 9.

Schools in this area are communicating directly with their families on any local arrangements.