Consultation on Falkirk school hours

Thursday, 9 May 2024 06:28

Plans to reduce the school week in Falkirk are being shared with parents from today.

The local authority is putting forward proposals to close all local schools at 12:30pm on a Friday.

Falkirk Council is looking to plug a £62 million budget gap.

A recent report said more needed to be done to ensure savings are made.

A campaign group says the move is "disgraceful" - with a ten percent reduction in teaching time for pupils.

A group of councillors lodged a motion, urging the council to confirm no decisions will be taken before a "full and thorough" consultation.

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