(UK) E. Lincs: Special ed "Hive" opens; plans to add 100 places in borough in next 3 yrs

Oct 17, 2025, Grimsby Live: Healing Academy opens brand-new 'Hive' for pupils with special educational needs 

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/gallery/healing-academy-opens-brand-new-10579141.amp

A new centre for special educational needs has opened at Healing Academy. The Hive@Healing has a fully functioning kitchen, a sensory room, two classrooms with breakout areas, and an outdoor area.

Currently supporting six students, The Hive will eventually expand to accommodate 12. The provision is housed in a thoughtfully refurbished former music block at Healing Academy.

Kerrie, a parent of one of the students, said: "My daughter started in The Hive in September. This is the first time I've fully seen it – it is absolutely amazing. We feel blessed she has a place here.

"She wants to get up and come to school and learn. She has her moments like all children, but the staff one-to-ones she has are fabulous and they give her the time to self-regulate. It's been a game changer for my family.”

Hive@Healing is a specialist resource provision (RSP). This is a dedicated educational setting within a mainstream school that provides tailored support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

It offers a more personalised learning environment, with specialist staff, adapted facilities, and resources designed to meet individual needs - while still allowing students to be part of the wider school community and attend 70% of their mainstream lessons.

The Hive is part of a wider North East Lincolnshire Council project to create 100 places over the next three years for children with additional needs across the borough. The opening event was attended by Mayoress of North East Lincolnshire, Janet Goodwin, who cut the ribbon.

Stephen Logan, Headteacher at Healing Academy, said: "I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve created here. Our young people have been at the heart of every decision. This space has been designed to meet their needs, support their growth, and help them thrive both in education and in life."