A trust which runs two special schools in Norfolk has abandoned proposed changes to its pension plans after teachers staged a walk-out last week.

Teachers at Aurora Eccles and Aurora White Farm in Quidenham took industrial action in April over pension arrangements for staff at the schools.

The Aurora Group, which runs the schools, had proposed the creation of a new pension scheme in response to the government's 5pc increase in the Teacher's Pension Scheme.

While the organisation said its teachers would be allowed to continue to be in the TPS, the move created fears over job security among union members, who argued the move would be "detrimental".

Last month, teachers took to the picket line over the proposals - including one who dressed as a zebra - and called for an end to the consultation.

And this month, their protests paid off after the organisation pulled the plug on the plans.

A spokeswoman for Aurora Group said: "Our teachers are doing what they do best, delivering high quality education to vulnerable students with special educational needs.

"The consultation process was positive, thanks to the diligence of our teacher representatives and the honesty of our valued teaching staff."

Previously, Bob Groome, a district secretary of the National Education Union had warned members were fearing for their job security over the plans.

He said: "Our members have been placed in an unacceptable position where detrimental changes to their pension provision are being tabled, with the threat of fire and rehire.

"Teachers would rather be teaching and are deeply concerned that there will be an impact on students due to the actions of the employer in resisting a sensible dialogue to resolve our concerns."

But in a letter to the four unions involved in the action - NEU, NASUWT, NAHT and ASL - bosses at Aurora confirmed the proposals would not go ahead.