PARENTS and carers across West Dunbartonshire are being urged to register their little ones for school in the new year.

Youngsters who will be five years old between March 1, 2024 and February 29, 2025, will be due to start primary one next August.

West Dunbartonshire Council announced that enrolment will open the week beginning January 8.

Children must be registered at their catchment school during this week (Monday, January 8 to Friday, January 12).

The online registration form as well as information on how to apply for catchment schools, how to submit a placing request, how to request deferral, and how to request early entry will all be available on WDC’s website HERE.