Written question WQ88228
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 10 days
Question
Will the Minister confirm whether the new online booking system for supply cover will be run by supply teaching agencies or individual local authorities?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
The new booking platform has been procured by the Welsh Government, for use by local authorities. The platform is operated by Teacher Booker, with discussions ongoing with the WLGA on how central functions will be supported. It will be implemented on a staggered approach across local authorities, according to the areas which have a sufficient number of supply staff registered to meet schools’ needs.
As the platform is rolled out, supply teachers will be able to access work in schools outside their local authority, and schools will book supply teachers based on their own criteria.