would this not be just wonderful if they could have their way?

The Children's Manifesto | Education | The Guardian (http://www.theguardian.com/education/2011/may/03/school-i-would-like-childrens-manifesto?CMP=twt_gu)

Oh wow what a school that would be!
I particularly liked the friendship bench!

Sounds great. Our schools have friendship benches. They are lovely and work really well in both infants and juniors.