Revised school term dates agreed
Revised term dates for both the 2020/21 and 2021/22 primary and secondary school years in West Lothian have been agreed.
West Lothian school first in Scotland to achieve Reading Schools gold award
The drive and determination to embed a reading culture in Whitburn Academy has seen the school crowned the first ever Reading Schools' Gold award winner.
Half price meals at West Lothian schools
West Lothian pupils can enjoy half price school meals on Mondays to Wednesdays during August.
Schools plan approved
Plans are in place to allow West Lothian schools to safely re-open in August.
Mid Calder art display is tops
An eye-catching art work is brightening up a West Lothian village.
Connolly Campus praised for focus on children's wellbeing
Inspectors have praised Connolly Campus School in Blackburn building positive relationships between children and staff.
Colourful show of support for school staff
Staff at Balbardie Primary in Bathgate would like to thank all their pupils and the local community for their highly visible support.
Colleagues offer helping hand to keep ASN hub staff safe
Staff at West Lothian's hub school for children with additional support needs (ASN) were delighted to receive new safety visors, specially made for them by Education colleagues.
Schools update
We note today's announcement by the First Minister regarding schools closing to pupils from Monday 23 March.
New nursery for Bathgate
Work has started on a new £1.2 million nursery in Bathgate.
New primary school for Calderwood
Proposals to build a new £14.3 million primary school in Calderwood, East Calder, have been approved.
Bid for Blackridge land
Council Executive has approved plans to promote a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for a derelict site on Main Street, Blackridge.