The ScotsmanMedia coverage · 10 Dec 2024This decision represents an embarrassing climb-down.
On the day census figures show 621 fewer FTE teachers, Gilruth releases the £145.5m and offers £186.5m next year under a COSLA deal to restore 2023 levels; Willie Rennie calls it an embarrassing climb-down.
COSLAPeople named: Jenny Gilruth, Tony Buchanan, Willie Rennie
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This decision represents an embarrassing climb-down.
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- Jenny Gilruth backs down over £145.5m for maintaining teacher numbers in new deal with councils
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- 24 Sept 2026
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