Pupils at a West Lothian school for children with additional support needs enjoyed a wonderful new Christmas display, thanks to those carrying out unpaid work orders.
A Christmas scene complete with Nativity, reindeers and Santas was hand-built at the new Beatlie School Campus in Livingston by the Community Payback team.
Beatlie provide care and education for West Lothian young people aged from three to 18 who have severe and complex needs.
The Christmas display was built in the school garden to ensure it is accessible for as many pupils as possible.
Beatlie head teacher Debbie Green said: “Thanks to everyone from the unpaid work team who created our wonderful new Christmas display.
“It has taken a huge amount of work and effort to build the display, and all our children really love it.”
West Lothian Council’s Community Payback team operates a number of schemes for people ordered by court to complete unpaid work.
It allows those who have come through the justice system an opportunity to carry out useful work and pay back to their community, and prevents the need for custodial sentences.
Executive councillor for social policy Anne McMillan said: “It’s fantastic to see the work of the council’s Community Payback team having a positive impact for local young people.
“The Beatlie Christmas display is a fantastic way to allow those on unpaid work to give back to their local community, and thanks to all who made it possible.”
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