Mar 7, 2022, EdinburghLive: New West Lothian additional learning school ready for summer term https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/new-west-lothian-additional-learning-23314752
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The new state-of-the-art Cedarbank School in Livingston is set to be handed over to West Lothian Council.
Staff and pupils are expected to start the transition to the new school after the Easter break, following delivery partner Hub South East and main contractor BAM Construction confirming construction will be complete this month.
Cedarbank provides quality education for secondary pupils with additional learning needs from around West Lothian, and is currently spread over three locations.
The new stand-alone, purpose-built facility will bring Cedarbank pupils from S1 to S6 together under one roof in the same campus as The James Young High School.
Leader of West Lothian Council Lawrence Fitzpatrick said: “I’m delighted that the outstanding new Cedarbank School will be ready for pupils from next month.
“The excellent facilities at the new Cedarbank will bring the whole school together in one place, ensuring we can deliver the best possible education for the young people who attend.
“Many thanks to Hub South East and BAM Construction for their hard work to deliver the new school on time and on budget during the challenges of the pandemic.”
The new school is part of a £26.5 million [$34.7M] investment in schools dedicated to supporting pupils with additional support needs, which will see a new Beatlie School in Livingston built as well as improvements to Ogilvie Campus in Livingston and the Pinewood ASN School in Blackburn.
Roddy Clark, Hub South East's Operations Director, said: "We're proud to continue our positive working relationship with our partners in West Lothian Council as we deliver another inspiring learning estate development.
“I commend everyone involved in progressing the build of this new specialist facility during the challenging circumstances of the last few years. The feedback from those pupils and staff who have visited site during the construction of Cedarbank has been positive and it’s encouraging to see the excitement grow as they get ever closer to being able to enjoy their new, modern learning space."
Kris Moir, Project Manager, BAM Construction added: “We are delighted to have supported Hub South East Scotland and West Lothian Council on another first-class educational facility.
“This scheme has drawn on BAM’s expertise and extensive experience as a leading education provider in Scotland and we are proud to have played our part in the creation of this new modern learning environment that will inspire pupils for many years to come.”
Pictured left to right are Kris Moir from BAM Construction, Headteacher Carol McDonald, Roddy Clark from Hub South East, Leader of West Lothian Council Lawrence Fitzpatrick, Head of Education James Cameron and Councillor David Dodds
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