A consultation on the expansion of Stirling’s secondary specialist provision for young people with additional support needs (ASN) is underway. Stirling’s Councillors approved the move at a recent meeting of the Children and Young People Committee. A report presented at the committee highlighted the long-term increase in the number of Read more
Stirling Council’s roll out of free Chromebooks has been expanded to now include all Primary five pupils. The latest development of the local authority’s ambitious digital drive means all children and young people in P5-S6 (7,233) have taken delivery of a Chromebook, while all Primary and Secondary school teachers and Read more
Stirling Council is leading on a new programme aiming to reduce employment barriers for a generation of young people. The Young Person’s Guarantee scheme was launched by the Scottish Government in November 2020 to protect young people from the economic impact of COVID-19. The scheme aims to give all young Read more
Informal information events are being held next week for people who may be interested in fostering with Stirling Council. The virtual sessions will be an opportunity to find out what’s involved in becoming a foster carer, including details on the process, training, support, fees and allowances. Staff from the Council’s Read more
If you would like the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of local vulnerable children, Stirling Council would like to hear from you. The local authority is on the lookout for more full-time Enhanced Foster Carers to join their small, committed and caring team. Enhanced Foster Carers look Read more
Residents may be interested in this communication that was sent out by the head teacher of Balfron High School earlier this week As you may know, there has been an announcement by the First Minister where she noted Scottish cases have risen to 60 and we have moved to the Read more
Stirling Council has launched a consultation on the changing of school holiday dates. The Council is considering changing the existing provision of seven weeks’ holiday in the summer and one in October to six weeks in the summer and two in October. No change will be made to school schedules Read more
You may be interested to know that the results of the Early Learning and Child Care surevy for the Balfron area are now available. The survey was sent to local authority nurseries, private, voluntary & independent sector and the wider community in Balfron. Stirling Council will be using the information Read more
The Early Years people at Stirling Council have asked us to advertise a survey they are running for childcare in the Balfron catchment area. Please see below a link to a Survey Monkey to ask parents, families and the community about early learning and child care provision in the Balfron Read more
We’ve been contacted by Central and West Lothian Area Support Team with details of a Children’s Panel recruitment drive for 2019. To find out more about the Children’s Panel you can contact Hazel Oliver, Clerk on 01324 506117 Information sessions are also due to be held as follows: Saturday 14 Read more