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.