Supply teachers costing schools £1.4bn - as students say they are 'falling behind'

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Supply teachers costing schools £1.4bn - as students say they are 'falling behind'

Thursday 17th July 2025, 11:01PM

Chronic teacher shortages and increased sickness absences have pushed schools to rely heavily on supply agencies, costing the education system nearly £1.4bn in the last year alone.

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