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Scotland's school chiefs warn teacher shortage will derail flagship contact time cut

Headteachers have told MSPs that unfilled vacancies and a shrinking supply pool make the Scottish Government's pledge to cut weekly class contact time from 22.5 to 21 hours effectively undeliverable without a credible recruitment plan.
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Glasgow City Council admits teacher cuts may harm 'the poorest children'

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