A project to support children and young people who have become isolated from school get back into classrooms has helped hundreds of them gain qualifications in its first year.

East Lothian Council launched its specialist Education Outreach Service last year to tackle the issues facing some youngsters who are not attending school.

And in its first 12 months it received 171 referrals for one-to-one support from head teachers and staff across the county.

Now a review of its work has revealed that in its first year the team has helped young people achieve 115 qualifications while dozens more have found the confidence to return to education and a renewed love of learning.

Led by depute head teacher Hannah McBride, the outreach team, which is believed to be the first of its kind operating

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