Shorter school week proposed for Borders

Parents in the Borders are being asked for their thoughts on plans to change the school week.

Scottish Borders Council have launched a consultation on proposals for a so-called asymmetric system.

It would mean longer school days, but the school week would be four and a half days instead of five.

Education officials say it's the best way to make savings.

Budget cuts are responsible for the 'vital' changing of the school week in the Scottish Borders/

Glenn Rodger, Director of Eduction at Scottish Borders Council says it is the best option available, to meet savings of £11million:

Education chiefs at Scottish Borders Council say changing the school week is vital to meet budget savings.

Director of Eduction at the local authority, Glenn Rodger, says it is the best option available, to meet savings of £11million.

He says it will also bring benefits to the way eduction is provided in the region, as schools will be better laced to share resources, and it frees up one afternoon a week for extra activities such as sports.

Scottish Borders Council is to consult with parents and staff on changes to school week.

If implemented the new timetables would feature a four and a half day week for primary and secondary schools pupils instead of the current five days.

The council says the move will make better use of resources and save money.