North Lanarkshire Expands Support for Kids

North Lanarkshire is rolling out five new enhanced support classes in primary schools to meet soaring demand for tailored education—jumping from one in three to over 40% of students identified with additional needs. These flexible, inclusive classrooms will blend small-group focus with mainstream integration, aiming to catch kids early and foster better behavior and learning. Pilots at Holy Cross, Berryhill, John Paul II, Muirhouse, and Shawhead have drawn strong praise, despite concerns over resource impact and school safety, which officials are actively addressing. With community support and pilot success—including Berryhill’s standout leadership—the education committee has approved these cl...