The hidden crisis closing schools, cutting jobs, and reshaping teachingThis week, Dylan and Hayden dive into a topic that’s flying under the radar but changing the future of teaching forever.UK birth rates have fallen to historic lows – and now schools are feeling the impact. From empty classrooms and school closures to teacher redundancies and disappearing job ads, this episode uncovers how a quiet demographic shift is creating a very loud crisis in education.🔍 We unpack:The huge drop in UK birth rate – and why it’s happeningWhy schools across the country are merging, shrinking, or closing altogetherHow fewer children means fewer teaching jobs - even if you're brilliantWhy a fall in teacher vacancies isn’t always a good signOur personal storyWhether you're a classroom teacher, a school leader, or just education-curious, this is a must-listen on where the system might be heading next.📚 LINKS & SOURCESONS 2024 Birth Rate Statistics: www.ons.gov.ukBBC Report on School Closures: bbc.co.uk/news/educationNEU Press Release on Redundancies: neu.org.ukTES: “Why falling rolls could be the next big crisis” – tes.com💬 Tell us your story!Have you seen your school shrink, merge, or quietly lose staff? Drop us a message on Instagram or TikTok – or send in an anonymous story for a future episode.📸 Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast🎬 Tiktok: ⁠@teachsleeprepeatpodcast⁠

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