South Lanarkshire schools receive national recognition

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A pair of South Lanarkshire schools have received national recognition for professional learning.Larkhall Academy and St Andrew’s & St Bride’s in East Kilbride have been presented with Excellence in Professional Learning Awards.The awards celebrate and recognise schools that support and lead professional learning which has a positive impact on teachers, classroom practice and the learning of children and young people.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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