Scottish ParliamentParliament · 16 Nov 2023local authorities across Scotland received 657 fewer probationer teachers than they had requested
Sharon Dowey asked about teacher-number arrangements for councils; Jeremy Balfour said only 6.8% of probationers chose the preference waiver and councils got 657 fewer probationers than requested. Jenny Gilruth cited the £145m ring-fence and fixed-term contracts.
People named: Sharon Dowey, Jeremy Balfour, Jenny Gilruth
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local authorities across Scotland received 657 fewer probationer teachers than they had requested
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- Portfolio Question Time: Education and Skills — Teacher Numbers; Probationer Teachers (Preference Waiver Scheme)
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- 24 Sept 2026
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