Education Scotland: More than 1,300 Scottish teachers quit profession within five years amid 'demoralised' claims

Lib Dems seek action to help persuade teachers to continue with careers

The Scottish Government is being urged to do more to retain teachers after it emerged more than 1,300 left within five years of starting their careers.

Figures obtained by the Scottish Liberal Democrats show 1,337 teachers have left the register within five years, since 2018.