Minister's schools' visit

A Government schools' minister was in Newark today to see for himself the dire state of the Grove, Magnus and Orchard schools.

All three were promised millions of pounds under Building Schools for the Future - a programme axed by the newly-elected coalition Government when it came to power.

Lord Hill of Oareford, under-secretary of state for schools, toured all three schools and met with parents.

He was unable to give any assurances over the long-term futures of any of the schools he visited but said money was available nationally to be prioritised in the New Year.

Speaking afterwards, parents said they were reassured by the visit.

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