In primary schools 31% of pupils have ASN and in high schools it's 46%
Growing numbers of children in West Lothian have been identified with Additional Support Needs - as the council was praised for the help it provided.The figures have risen by 10 % in the last five years.
It came as councillors heard that the partnership and multi service approach in the county has made it a front runner in local authorities in providing inclusive education. Mrs Macsween told councillors that schools worked hard to develop inclusivity into daily life. The programme is very family focused, with the emphasis on doing what was right for each individual child.
Mrs Macsween said there had been "reach out from several local authorities". Inter-service links between local council already exists.
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