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Children and young people in deprived areas achieving in education

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Children in the most deprived primary schools in West Dunbartonshire are performing higher than the Scottish average. A report to the Educational Services Committee shows children’s attainment in…

Steady progress in Early Learning and Childcare Centres

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Children attending Early Learning & Childcare Centres in West Dunbartonshire are very well supported, provided with exciting learning opportunities, and nurtured by well trained staff. A report…

Council support for improvement in schools is praised by inspectors

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West Dunbartonshire Council has been praised for its support for schools and their continued improvement following a recent inspection. Last autumn, a team of inspectors from Education Scotland…

Public asked to share opinions to help develop Mitchell Way

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Residents, visitors and business owners are being asked for their views on Mitchell Way in order to help shape its future.

Work taking shape on development site including new road at Bowling

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Work is progressing on a key strategic development site which will include a much-welcomed alternative route to the A82 at Bowling.

Family fun days to take place across West Dunbartonshire parks

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Families across West Dunbartonshire are being given the chance to enjoy a series of family fun days taking place during the Easter holidays.

Vale of Leven Cemetery extension completed to meet needs of community

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The extended Vale of Leven Cemetery has been completed in a move which will meet the needs of members of the community for decades to come.

School providing tailored support is praised for wellbeing, equality and inclusion

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A Council-run school which provides specialist support for pupils experiencing difficulty in mainstream education has been ranked Very Good for ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion.

Strong school community at Kilbowie Primary and Early Learning and Childcare Centre praised by inspectors

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Well-behaved and articulate Kilbowie Primary pupils spoke of their pride for their school community as inspectors came to assess the school and early learning and childcare centre recently.

Very strong inspection report for St Mary’s Primary School and ELCC

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St Mary’s Primary School and Early Learning and Childcare Centre (ELCC) has been rated ‘very good’ in all areas inspected. Education Scotland inspectors classed the school’s learning, teaching and…