EISUnions · 2024 · exact date not recordedThey believe it is an underhand way of administering cuts to the quality of pupils’ education, but also cuts to teacher numbers
The EIS said Falkirk Council's plan to cut the pupil week by up to 10% was seen by teachers as an underhand way of cutting teacher numbers, and called for government intervention after two years of falling teacher numbers nationally.
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They believe it is an underhand way of administering cuts to the quality of pupils’ education, but also cuts to teacher numbers
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- Falkirk school hours cut is “unacceptable” to the EIS
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- 24 Sept 2026
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