Falkirk Council has invested over £35 million in school improvements across the region in the last five years.

Works include a £1.4 million extension of Antonine Primary School and a boiler upgrade at Bo'ness Public Primary School.

A range of nursery improvements have also been carried out at Maddiston Primary School, Deanburn Primary School and Kinnaird Primary School.

A budget of £1.4m for repairs and maintenance has been made available for next year.

Future school improvement works include roof upgrades, playground and car park resurfacing along with heating control installations.

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Over £24 million will be invested into projects within the next three years including:

• The new Carrongrange School.

• Extending St. Joseph’s Primary School by creating a nursery, more classrooms, a new playground and an extended car park over the next two years.

• Further expansion of early years and childcare provision.

• A range of other investments including upgrading primary school kitchens and halls and expanding early learning and child care provisions.

Councillor Alan Nimmo said: "The continued spend on our schools will help give pupils a platform to excel by providing them with a learning environment that allows them to develop their learning aspirations and fulfil their potential.

"Investment across high schools, primary schools and early learning will make sure children of all ages see the benefits of the spend."

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