TesMedia coverage · 8 May 2015we are concerned about the size of our teaching profession
John Swinney hints ministers could reintroduce ring-fencing of schools funding after teacher numbers fell, following his February clash with Cosla and the deal in which all 32 councils agreed to hold 2015-16 teacher posts at 2014-15 levels.
COSLAPeople named: John Swinney, Larry Flanagan
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we are concerned about the size of our teaching profession
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- Drop in teacher numbers prompts ring fence rethink
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