Schools in NI might have to drop to a four day week if funding crisis continues – claims local Headteacher

Some schools might have to drop to a four day week if the funding crisis continues.

BBC research shows that almost half of all Northern Ireland schools were in budget deficit last year.

The headteacher of a secondary school in Londonderry says teachers are struggling to cope and there might be no option but to cut the number of hours pupils are in the classroom.

Stephen spoke to Michael Allen, who runs Lisneal College and commentator and Conservative Party member Frank Shivers.