S2 class plan for Ogilvie

Consultation on project

Proposals to introduce second year high school education to Ogilvie Campus in Livingston could be a step closer.

The school specialises in education for pupils with significant social, emotional and behavioral needs.

Ogilvie has never previously served all year groups but earlier this year the council approved plans to introduce secondary stage education there, creating an “all-through” establishment for pupils aged five to 18.

The proposal was to introduce year stages on a phased basis, with S1 being introduced in August this year.

The next stage would allow the S1 intake to progress to S2 at Ogilvie but before that can start the council plan a consultation.

Executive councillor for education David Dodds said: “West Lothian Council is investing £3.5 million in Ogilvie School to support the expansion of secondary stage provision.

“This is an important issue and the council is committed to the delivery of secondary stage education within Ogilvie School Campus, creating an all-through provision that ensures equitable, quality and sustainable education for pupils with severe and complex needs.

“The introduction of S2 education at Ogilvie School Campus would allow for a seamless progression through secondary education within an environment that fully supports the individual needs of the pupil and continues to offer opportunity to achieve across all curricular areas, develop skills, attributes and capabilities in secondary education-based courses.”

The PDSP approved the report, which will be considered by the council’s education executive later this year prior to a final decision being made.