West Lothian Council's director of education and cultural services, Gordon Ford with young people at the Stellar Awards.  The awards mark excellence, attainment and achievement.

Education and learning

Education is a lifelong experience and a top priority of West Lothian Council.   The council provides pre-school, primary, secondary and community education.  A flexible curriculum, including work experience and college placements, is available at secondary schools.

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School information

Search for information about your local school.

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Educational Psychology Service

An innovative and supportive unit which aims to enhance the lifelong learning opportunities for children, young people and their families.

Publications produced by Education Services

Policies and Publications

Search for, or view a list of policies, reports, documents, strategies, improvement plans, brochures etc relating to Education & Cultural Services.

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Update Publication

The online magazine from Education & Cultural Services

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Service Standards

Education Services new Service Standards 2010/11; Customer Care survey results 2009/10; and outcomes of complaints received during year 2009/10.

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School Performance Data

Information on attainment, absences, attendance, running costs, exclusions, equality monitoring, school rolls, etc.

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