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There are many opportunities, across the Borders, for both formal and informal learning.

Working with local communities is at the heart of many of our services. We offer a wide range of courses, facilities, exhibitions and activities at various sites around the Borders. You can find out more about these by visiting the following pages:

• Arts

• Learning in the Community

• Libraries

• Museums

• Pre-school

• Schools

There are currently a number of new school build and refurbishment projects going on across the region.  For updates on progress, visit the following page;

• Projects

Contacts

Overall responsibility for all our operational and business functions rests with the Director of Education & Lifelong Learning, Glenn Rodger.  He, together with the four heads of service (below) are located at Council Headquarters in Newtown St Boswells TD6 0SA.

• Schools Services - Yvonne McCracken and Jackie Swanston
• Community Services  - Alan Hasson
• Business Services - Lynn Mirley
• Quality Services - Kate Houston  

Should you need to contact the department on on any issues that are not covered on the above pages we can be reached by email or on 01835 824000.

Scottish Borders Council does not provide further or higher education. However we have provided some information with some contact details to help you in the right direction.