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Students say they are 'falling behind' due to chronic teacher shortages
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July 18, 2025
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2:55Now PlayingChronic 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.
One headteacher told Sky News it can cost schools upwards of £200 a day for a "decent supply teacher", with schools "being held over a barrel" for some specialist subjects.
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