The North East is facing great difficulties in recruiting teachers. This morning Aberdeenshire Council gave the following statement to the press: Head of education Craig Clement said: “We are doing all we can to attract new teachers to Aberdeenshire, from support to find housing, to a generous relocation package that includes an up-front payment of £5,000 to help with relocation costs. It’s a changing situation and one that neighbouring authorities face too and that is why I look forward to discussing all of the issues of teacher recruitment at the forthcoming summit, which Scottish Government will be a part of.”

Yesterday the council’s policy and resources committee agreed on funding for recruitment agencies.

Local authorities face fines from the Scottish Government if there is a teachers shortfall.