Aug 22, 2021, Chronicle Live: (Gateshead) Special school reveals plans to expand into 19th century Bensham office building https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/special-school-reveals-plans-expand-21343641
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A Gateshead special school has revealed plans to expand into a 19th century office building in a bid to tackle overcrowding.
Cedars Academy is an all-age special school catering for the needs of a range of pupils, those with medical, sensory and physical needs, autism, emotional issues and communication difficulties….
A planning document lodged with the authority said that the current premises, next door, has become overcrowded.
It said: "The client requires this accommodation to meet their special requirement needs as the current school is overcrowded."…