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The government's plan to boost numbers of relief teachers to ease pressure on schools - has been welcomed by some, but criticised by others.
Education Minister Erica Stanford says the Teaching Council rules will be loosened to allow previously registered teachers to receive a Limited Authority To Teach (LAT).
LATs will also be available to those without a teaching qualification.
An LAT enables those without a teaching qualification to teach in positions where there's need for specialist skills or skills are in short supply.
Kathryn discusses the change with Brent Godfery, Principal of Pembroke School and chair of the North Otago Primary Principals Association and PPTA President Chris Abercrombie.
