Supply perm fees

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council did not have the information requested.

Dear Rhondda Cynon Taff Council,

There has been a lot of controversy in the news lately regarding supply agencies charging schools finders fees/perm fees. If an agency introduces a teacher to a school, and the school then take that teacher on contract, the agency has a right to charge the school a fee for this.

It seems to happen a lot in England, but not so much in Wales. Could you please provide me with a breakdown as to how much the schools in the borough have spent on these perm/finders fees in the last academic year (if at all). I am referring specifically to perm fees here and not general agency supply spend.

Yours faithfully,

Hannah W

Freedomofinformation, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

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Gummer, Claire,

Dear Madam

Unfortunately, the Authority do not hold the information that you have
requested.

Your request would be best placed with the schools themselves for this
information. Schools are classed as separate public bodies in their own
right for FOI purposes.

All contact details for schools within RCT can be found on the Council's
website via the following link:

[1]http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Resident/Sch...

If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact
us.

Yours sincerely

Claire
 
Claire Gummer
Corporate Governance Team
Legal & Democratic Services
Rhondda Cynon Taff C.B.C.
The Pavilions
Cambrian Park
Clydach Vale
Tonypandy
CF40 2XX
 
Tel:  (01443) 424111
Fax: (01443) 424114
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