Supporting West Lothian families through Summer of Play 2021
Over £2 million is being invested to support vulnerable children and young people in West Lothian during the 2021 summer holidays.
West Lothian school holidays for 2022/23 set
School term dates in West Lothian for the 2022/23 session have been agreed.
First Headteacher for new £14.7 million Calderwood primary appointed
Sarah Burton has been appointed as the first ever Headteacher of the new Calderwood Primary School in East Calder.
Additional school meal payments for secondary in-service days
Eligible West Lothian secondary school pupils will receive a £6 payment to cover the cost of meals on two additional assessment support in-service days.
Follow the guidance - Plea to parents and pupils ahead of school return
Prior to all schools re-opening (Monday 19 April) a number of messages are being reinforced for parents, carers and pupils.
Additional in-service days planned for assessment support
West Lothian Council secondary schools will hold two additional in-service days this year to support teachers delivering national qualification assessments.
£700,000 Easter school investment programme ready to go
West Lothian Council is spending £700,000 to repair and upgrade local schools during the Easter holidays.
New primary schools planned for West Lothian
Up to six brand new primary schools could be built in West Lothian over the next seven years.
New Pinewood extension underway
A £5.8 million redevelopment of Pinewood School in Blackburn is set to get underway from next month.
Secondary school investment plans approved
West Lothian Council will invest over £16 million on planned improvements within local schools over the next seven years.
West Lothian ensures quality education during remote learning
West Lothian schools have been supported to ensure high-quality remote learning can be delivered for local pupils.
West Lothian's biggest ever investment in schools for pupils with additional support needs
Over £29 million is being spent by West Lothian Council on schools supporting pupils with additional support needs.