Apr 6, 2023, Island Echo: POTENTIAL NEW SITE FOR ALTERNATIVE PROVISION SCHOOL IDENTIFIED IN NEWPORT https://www.islandecho.co.uk/potential-new-site-for-alternative-provision-school-identified-in-newport/
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OEA Alternative Provision looks to add more places to its small Special Education Needs (SEN) school, this time at a base on the outskirts of Newport.
The OEA, which caters to individuals who may find mainstream school challenging, could open a new base on Riverway in the former home of the national hearing loss charity, RNID and IW Sensory Services and next to local charity, Friends of the Animals.
OEA already has a site in Sandown and provides activities all over the Island, but is looking to provide more places so pupils are not sent to the mainland. Each child has a personalised education programme.
In plans submitted to the Isle of Wight Council, the building would be changed into a school, with stud walling separating classrooms, offices and seating areas. …
The agents say it can provide a safe and secure outdoor space, where education can also be provided in an informal way. The site on Riverway could provide 12 more spaces at the school and employ 6 full-time members of staff. There are currently 18 children who attend the OEA and nine staff members….
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