Changing the shape of education in the Borders

A range of proposals have been drawn up to change the shape of education in the Borders for years to come.

The local authority is being asked to amend the “strategic principles” behind its schools estate review.

The full proposals are outlined in papers made available online.

If agreed, they would see a move towards the long term aim of delivering “intergenerational learning opportunities” along the lines of those being taken forward in Jedburgh.

Service director Donna Manson said: “What we are looking for from this first proposal is to set the foundation for the future provision of education in the Scottish Borders.

The full news article can be read here.