Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 94759
Supply Teachers: Employment Agencies
Tabled: 26 November 2025
Answered: 5 December 2025
Question
Kate Osamor
Labour (Co-op) — Edmonton and Winchmore Hill
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to take steps to reduce the use of large commercial agencies in the supply teaching sector.
Answer
Georgia GouldSchools, academies and local authorities are responsible for the recruitment of their supply teachers, which includes deciding whether to use private supply agencies to fill temporary posts or cover teacher absence. The department recognises the role that...
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