(UK) Derby: $2.4M to cover SPED shortfall; 400 MORE places added citywide
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May 8, 2025, E. Midlands: Derby special schools to receive £1.8m [$2.4M] investment amid rising SEND demand
Derby City Council is set to approve a £1.8 million [$2.4M] investment to upgrade four special education facilities. The funding aims to address a growing shortfall in places for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). It is part of the council’s 2025/26 schools capital programme and will support the creation of around 400 additional SEND places across the city. . . .
The council has statutory obligations to ensure adequate SEND provision. With existing facilities at full capacity and no further expansion possible without capital investment, the upgrades are seen as essential for accommodating local demand. Increasing capacity within Derby is expected to reduce reliance on costly out-of-area placements and improve access to education within local communities.
Final decisions on the funding and scope of work will be made at the Derby City Council cabinet meeting on 14 May.
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