New school week plans are 'vital'

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.