Scottish education directors see no 'logic' in SNP teacher numbers pledge and warn it is leading to heavier council cuts

A Holyrood committee has heard some teaching posts are being ‘falsely’ retained

Education chiefs have said they can not see any “logic” in the SNP’s promise to maintain overall teacher numbers and warned the policy is leading to “heavier” cuts on other vital services as budgets are squeezed.

MSPs heard on Wednesday the Scottish Government’s commitment means some councils are having to “falsely” retain teachers in some areas where the posts are not deemed essential, such as communities where the school roll is falling.