Childrens’ education hampered by staff crisis, says Ofsted

The public sector wage squeeze that’s prompting mass strikes this winter also seems to be contributing to a workforce crisis in the education system.

Today, England’s schools inspectorate warned that children’s education is being hampered by a lack of staff, with many in the early-years sector leaving for ‘higher paid, more flexible’ employment.

Ofsted’s annual report also said children with special needs are often the worst-affected.