FOI Request - Probationer Teachers

Request 101002686148

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, I would be grateful if you comply with the following request:

1. How many probationer teachers were employed by the local authority in (a) 2017/18 (b) 2018/19 and (c) 2019/20.  
2. How many probationer teachers employed by the local authority dropped out of their probationary year in (a) 2017/18 (b) 2018/19 and (c) 2019/20.
3. How many probationer teachers employed by the local authority asked for mental health support in (a) 2017/18 (b) 2018/19 and (c) 2019/20.
4. How many sickness days for mental health reasons were taken by probationer teachers employed by the local authority in (a) 2017/18 (b) 2018/19 and (c) 2019/20.

Please specify whether figures are provided for academic or financial years

Response 12-02-2021

The requested information has been published in response to a previous request and is therefore exempt under section 25 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, 'information otherwise accessible'.