Scottish ParliamentParliament · 12 Dec 2024there has been a reduction of 621 in teacher numbers from last year to this year
At First Minister's Questions, Russell Findlay pressed John Swinney on the unmet pledge of 3,500 more teachers. Swinney acknowledged the census showed 621 fewer teachers and cited a deal with councils to restore numbers to 2023 levels.
COSLAPeople named: Russell Findlay, John Swinney
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there has been a reduction of 621 in teacher numbers from last year to this year
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- Teacher Numbers
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- 24 Sept 2026
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