Sunday, February 6, 2011

Four-day school week 'considered'

A Scottish council has confirmed it is considering introducing a four-day week in its primary and secondary schools to cope with planned funding cuts.

North Ayrshire Council said it was one of a number of options being considered.

If implemented it could save the council more than £2m. But unions have said the move would cause chaos for working parents.

The council last week approved a 2011-12 budget which included cuts of £8.9m.

The local authority aims to bridge a £38m funding gap by 2014.

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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-12376923

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