Teacher Absence - Freedom of information requests

Title or Description
Teacher Absence
FOI Number
2024489
Date Received
08/05/2024
Type of Request
FOI
Request or Question
How many days of absence have been recorded for primary teachers due to mental health issues, including anxiety/stress, in each of the past three years? What is the longest period of absence recorded for a primary teacher due to mental health issues, including anxiety/stress, in each of the past three years? How many days of absence have been recorded for secondary teachers due to mental health issues, including anxiety/stress, in each of the past three years? What is the longest period of absence recorded for a secondary teacher due to mental health issues, including anxiety/stress, in each of the past three years?
Response
Service Area 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 Total Absence Days Longest Absence Period (days) Total Absence Days Longest Absence Period (days) Total Absence Days Longest Absence Period (days)
Primary Schools 1154 113 1361.18 113 1165.59 195
Secondary Schools 759.01 58 874.05 113 757.92 93