The government has planned to scrap hundreds of school building programmes nationwide in an attempt to save money. I wonder if this is the first major step of our new government in making cuts within schools and I wonder what will be next? Let's hope our local schools can successfully face new challenges and change if needed.

I keep hearing about how many public sector jobs will have to go but can't imagine that teachers/teaching assistants will be cut when more and more children with special educational needs are going through mainstream schools. The pressure on those teaching/supporting those children is already immense with seemingly many teachers and teaching assistants suffering stress related illnesses. Our schools need more staff - not less. Therefore I agree that apart from those buildings in urgent need it would be best to 'make do and mend' for now.