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Additional support needs The council works closely with parents and agencies such as health and careers to ensure all children and young people live as part of their local community and have opportunities to develop their full potential.
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Childcare and nurseries We all want to make sure young children get off to the best start in those crucial early years and there's been a big expansion in nursery provision in recent times. |
Community learning Community Learning provides learning opportunities for adults who want to learn locally by offering a wide range of opportunities including help with reading, writing and numbers. |
Library Service There are 25 public libraries, all with activeIT Learning Centres, three mobile libraries, and a home delivery service for the housebound readers in South Lanarkshire. |
Primary education The council runs 124 primary schools throughout South Lanarkshire, many with nursery facilities and units for children with additional needs, providing modern teaching to suit the needs of each child. There are just over 25,000 children of primary age in the area, with primary schools serving the 5-12 age group over seven years - primary one to seven. |
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Schools Modernisation Programme South Lanarkshire Council now boasts the biggest UK-wide education PPP (Public Private Partnership) with a total capital value of £318 million invested in its Secondary Schools Modernisation Programme. |
Secondary education There are around 20,000 secondary age pupils in South Lanarkshire and we currently have 17 secondary schools catering for young people in the 12-18 age group. A £319 million secondary schools modernisation programme is underway which will ensure bright and modern learning environments for all of our pupils. Excellent leisure facilities will also be gained from this ambitious regeneration programme. |
Youth services Young people in South Lanarkshire have lots of opportunities to get together, to learn and have fun in a variety of settings, equipping them with the skills they need to play an active role in their communities. |