The government is planning to set up a pool of supply teacher agencies which follow standard levels of practice. (schoolsweek.co.uk)
Teachers unions have expressed concerns about the use of private supply teacher agencies, claiming that some firms are putting the pursuit of profit ahead of providing high quality teachers. (bbc.co.uk)
Furthermore, the National Union of Teachers (NUT) claimed shortages resulted in schools spending a total # 733 million last year on supply teacher agency services. (educationbusinessuk.net)