Keeping pupils in class despite teacher absences 'a priority' for DESC

Some year groups have missed lesson time due to staff shortages

Keeping students in classes despite staffing pressures is a priority for the education department.

That's from Education Minister Julie Edge after a number of Island schools had to ask some pupils to stay at home due to teacher shortages in the run up to the Easter break.

Covid-19 and other viruses circulating in the community have been blamed for the high levels of staff absence.

Ms Edge says her department is looking for ways to alleviate the pressure:

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