Based on a 10-week average the cost of absences in schools and nurseries could cost up to £10,000 a week for both sectors.Councillors will be asked to make available £1 million to deal with the issue.
The breakdown of the money will be £300,000 for absence cover for teachers, £200,000 for support staff cover and £500,000 to support vulnerable learners..
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