It cited falling pupil numbers, an increase in surplus places and parents choosing to send their children to schools in Scotland and Alnwick. The closure of three schools in Berwick would put more than 140 staff at riskElaine Younger's son goes to one of three middle schools which are due to close. Chris O'Neill describes the situation in North Tyneside as unsettlingDaniel Kebede is the president of the National Education Union (NEU) and used to teach in the North East. He argues some good could from falling numbers: "We've got the second-highest primary class sizes in the developed world. You can see more on this story on Politics North on BBC One in the North East and Cumbria at 10:00 BST on Sunday 20 October and on iPlayer.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 20, 2024 06:26 UTC