THE majority of school governors in West Sussex are going on strike tomorrow.

They are protesting at what they perceive as huge cuts in funding affecting the whole of Sussex and indeed further afield.

So is this drastic action justified?

Well, first it’s important to recognise the work that governors do.

They are all volunteers and they play an important role in education.

Their focus is on strategy and future vision of schools, not the day-to-day running of them.

Second, the funding of our schools is obviously a key issue in the run-up to the June 8 General Election.

The Tories will argue that education is receiving more funding than ever.

Opposition parties will say the reverse.

So who’s telling the truth?

Both sides probably but the fact is schools are suffering.

In reality they are experiencing what other public bodies are facing – tough times.

In the past schools have been well funded but now they are having to make difficult decisions.

The best schools – and the best governing bodies – will be on top of what is admittedly a challenging time.

Others may not be in such a good position.

Business managers and bursars will no doubt be looking at every line of their accounts.

And so they should.

We do have sympathy with the position they find themselves in because we are talking about the education of our young people.

And nothing is more important than that.