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The title and the content in its entirety are the intellectual property of DESIGNER Megan Raine West Argyll Technical Publications Ltd., Registered office: Visit careinspectorate.com 142 Cromwell Road, London SW7 4EF. or call 0345 600 9527 scottish local authority news 3 EDUCATION EDUCATION Pupils from Rainbow Family Centre, Kieran Simpson and Jaxx Gillespie inspecting Pictured is Andrew Wilson from CCG with nursery staff member Jessie Friel and Sonia McKay with pupils Kieran their new nursery. children Kieran nd Jaxx. and Jaxx. “These developments will increase by site manager Andrew Wilson, from “The parents and local residents have capacity for the number of young CCG. all been very patient and tolerant Thumbs-up for £2.4m people we can accommodate in each and have also been asking about the location to support the efforts to give Ms McKay said: progress and when will it be ready. all our children and young people the best possible start to their lives and “The visit went extremely well and “Once completed it will enable us to nursery project their education.” everyone is very excited about seeing continue providing the highest quality the finished product. of flexible early learning and childcare Children in Port Glasgow have given Both projects, designed by architects The expanded Rainbow Family Centre within upper Port Glasgow in line with the thumbs-up to an extension to their Holmes Miller, are expected to be and new Larkfield Early Learning “The extension itself is coming the already successful 1,140 hours nursery as work continues on the £2.4 completed this summer. Centre are being created to support along fantastically and is blending in expansion. million project. Inverclyde Council’s doubling of early beautifully with the existing building. Councillor Jim Clocherty, depute leader years provision to 1,140 hours per “This extension will be an invaluable and Youngsters from Rainbow Family of Inverclyde Council and convener of eligible child annually. integral part of the local community.” Centre made the short trip next door education and communities, said: “ The children just wanted to to see how construction on a new wing The local authority managed to The new wing is being built in the for their pre-school is progressing. “You can see from the faces of the implement the policy in August 2020 know where the toys were, nursery’s car park which will then be young people that they are really as originally planned despite the and Jaxx actually counted connected to the existing building. The extension will increase capacity at excited about the expansion to their expansion being delayed by 12 months Rainbow, which will become Park Farm nursery and us adults can’t wait to see to August 2021 because of the impact the pipes in the toilets and The car park has been relocated to Early Learning Centre, by 64. the end product too. of the coronavirus pandemic. the site of the neighbouring former said there would be six Park Farm Community Hall, which was It is being built by contractors CCG “The expanded Rainbow Family Centre Among the Rainbow children and toilets in the new nursery.” demolished. Scotland and Inverclyde Council’s and new Larkfield Early Learning staff surveying the new wing of their development partners, hub West Centre will be welcome additions to our nursery were acting head of centre, The extension will feature a new main Scotland in tandem with a £2.9m new- already enviable school and nursery Sonia McKay, staff member Jessie “Andrew and his team have been entrance, staff and meeting area, build for Larkfield Children’s Centre in estate here in Inverclyde. Friel and children Kieran Simpson and a pleasure to be working alongside. playroom and an outdoor learning Greenock. Jaxx Gillespie, who were shown around space. 4 scottish local authority news scottish local authority news 5 EDUCATION EDUCATION Councillor William Grant, South Exciting milestones for new Ayrshire Council’s Portfolio Holder for Children and Young People said: South Ayrshire school campuses “I’m delighted that work has begun on both campuses. It’s Pupils and staff from schools in Prestwick Educational Campus is our priority to ensure Maybole and Prestwick joined set to provide a first-class learning our children and councillors and the Hub South West environment for over 800 children young people get the construction team to celebrate the from Glenburn and St Ninian’s Primary best possible start in life and thrive start of building works on the town’s Schools, and their associated nursery throughout their years at school. new campuses this week. provision when it opens in 2022. Maybole Community Campus, set to Work on the new shared campus, “ This investment in our school open in 2023, will incorporate Carrick being built on the existing Glenburn estate will bring fantastic Academy; St Cuthbert’s Primary School, Primary site, is progressing well and a new non-denominational primary with foundations already nearing learning facilities to Maybole school. This will bring together Cairn completion. The schools will continue and Prestwick, helping us to and Gardenrose Primary Schools and to operate individually on the site but their associated Early Years Centres, will benefit from the improved shared close the attainment gap in and will create an inspiring learning facilities. The combined Early Years South Ayrshire. environment for up to 1,370 pupils. Centre will operate separately within the new shared campus 52 weeks of “The new campuses will not only The campus will also benefit the the year. provide modern and engaging local community, with a brand-new environments for our young people, swimming pool to replace the existing Both campuses were designed by BDP but they will also become central hubs Construction work underway Maybole pool; a meeting space; and will be highly sustainable, with for the surrounding communities, and enhanced sporting facilities and a no use of fossil fuels, demonstrating I look forward to seeing the buildings changing pavilion. our commitment to reducing Council take shape.” at Ness Castle Primary School emissions to net zero by 2045. Work has started on the new the building grow and evolve alongside Kier Construction are the Principal primary school to serve the housing the local community.” Contractor for the project which is developments at Ness Castle and being delivered in conjunction with the Ness-Side in Inverness. The school The building has been designed to allow Council’s in-house Property Teams. will have 12 classrooms and nursery it to be extended in a phased manner accommodation when it opens in to provide up to 24 classrooms to meet Philip McDowell, Regional Director August 2022. the future demand from housebuilding at Kier Regional Building North & in the catchment area. Scotland said: Chair of the Education Committee, Cllr John Finlayson said: Provost and Chair of Inverness Area “We are delighted to have started work Committee, Cllr Helen Carmichael at Ness Castle Primary School. “This is an exciting said: development for the “This project award continues our long- area and for members “This is fantastic standing relationship with The Highland of the community news for Ness Castle Council and we are looking forward to who I am sure are and Ness-Side in delivering this new school which will eagerly awaiting it’s Inverness. The new provide first-class educational facilities completion. The new school building will for families within this new housing school will not only serve the housing development in Inverness.” meet the needs of the school community developments in the but is also prepared to deliver against area and will continue to accommodate The total cost of the project is £14.8 any future accommodation demands and be a great asset to the community million and is funded from the Council’s that may arise. Hopefully we will see for years to come.” capital programme. 6 scottish local authority news scottish local authority news 7 EDUCATION EDUCATION Next phase of consultation on Galashiels Community Campus to be launched the Campus will be submitted during the summer, after which another period of public consultation will commence to allow members of the community to feedback their views on final plans.