School Information
Saltersgate School is Midlothian Council’s only special school.
We are a non-denominational school that serves the whole of Midlothian council. We share a campus with St David’s and Dalkeith High schools with Woodburn Primary near by. We provide meaningful learning experiences for 111 children and young people from age 4 – 18 who have a range of complex additional support and access to learning needs.
Children and families of Saltersgate are well supported by a range of partners in health, social work, learning and transitions.
Primary School Hours:
Monday to Friday - school start: 9.02am
Monday to Thursday - school end: 3.10pm
Friday school end: 11.50am
Secondary School Hours:
Monday to Friday - school start: 8.40am
Monday to Thursday - school end: 3.20pm
Friday school end: 12.05pm
Head Teacher
Jane Minelly
Depute Head Teachers
Kim Darling (Primary)
Laura Skinner Welsh (Secondary)
Principal Teachers
Lisa Noble (Lower Primary)
Lynn Gaffney (Upper Primary)
Shona Tallach (Upper Primary)
Laura Young (Lower Secondary)
Vicky Nicolson (Upper Secondary)
Office Team
Nicki Mackay
Carol Ferguson
Family Learning Co-ordinator
Jane Jamieson
Home School Practitioner
Charlene (Chaz) Reid
Therapy Team
Therapists can give general advice to classes and provide direct input to learners who are open cases to them.