July 17, 2022, Ipswich Star: 'Two fantastic milestones' for academy as new SEND build opens https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/education/chantry-academy-send-build-completed-9147914
E. England
Students and teachers at an Ipswich academy came together to celebrate the official opening of its new space dedicated to pupils with special needs and disabilities. The Special Education Needs and Disability Unit at Chantry Academy is a joint project that provides the school with 11 additional classrooms, together with a new library, circulation space and toilets.
The new two-storey building is called the Peile Unit after former CEO of Active Learning Trust, Gary Peile, who sadly passed away.
Craig D’Cunha, the acting CEO of The Active Learning Trust, said “We are delighted that the new unit is officially open….
Rachel Hood, the Cabinet Member for education, SEND and Skills at Suffolk County Council, said: “It is inspiring to see the completed unit and the progress being made on the expansion.
“It will make such a difference to young people at the school. We are committed to increasing the number of SEND placements in Suffolk and ensuring that we provide the very best education for all our children and young people.”
Charles Coulson, the associate director at Concertus, said: “We are pleased to be able to celebrate two fantastic milestones at Chantry Academy.
"The expansion, along with the specialist teaching block, will provide high quality learning environment for the children….
Chantry Academy has opened its new SEND unit.- Credit: Gregg Brown