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| The number of teachers in Scotland's publicly-funded schools have fallen by almost 1,000, new government-published figures have revealed. | The number of teachers in Scotland's publicly-funded schools have fallen by almost 1,000, new government-published figures have revealed. |
| The number working at pre-school, primary, secondary and special schools, or visiting specialists in 2008 was 53,584 - 975 fewer than in 2007. | The number working at pre-school, primary, secondary and special schools, or visiting specialists in 2008 was 53,584 - 975 fewer than in 2007. |
| But falling pupil numbers meant the child-to-teacher ratio has remained steady, at 13:1. | But falling pupil numbers meant the child-to-teacher ratio has remained steady, at 13:1. |
| The average age of teachers also remained stable, at about 43. | The average age of teachers also remained stable, at about 43. |
| According to research, most of which took place in September 2008, the number of secondary teachers fell from 26,251 in 2007 to 25,767 last year, while primary teachers were down by 381 to 23,173 over the same period. | According to research, most of which took place in September 2008, the number of secondary teachers fell from 26,251 in 2007 to 25,767 last year, while primary teachers were down by 381 to 23,173 over the same period. |
| Special school teachers saw a slight rise from 2,021 to 2,033. |