Decision details

A report providing an update on current practice and future developments related to Teacher Recruitment and Retention including “Growing Our Own” in place in Argyll and Bute was considered.

Decision

The Committee agreed:-

a)    to note the current practice and the future developments for teacher recruitment and leadership programme;

b)    to support the involvement with partner organisations such as University of the Highlands and Islands and SCEL to improve the professional competence and skills of teachers; and

c)    to note that financial support will be required for access to the Headship Qualification and that funding of the new qualification is under discussion but it is anticipated that the qualification will require partnership funding by Scottish Government , the local authority and individuals undertaking the qualification.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director – Community Services dated 4 June 2015, submitted)