Falling pupil numbers should lead to smaller class sizes, says union
04-06-2026 13:40 via bbc.com

Falling pupil numbers should lead to smaller class sizes, says union

The union argues that instead of cutting teacher recruitment, the government should use falling pupil numbers to make class sizes smaller.
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