(UK) Lancashire: 'Exciting' proposal to add 34 seats to special school;

June 29, 2022, Lancaster Guardian: Plans to expand Morecambe Road School set to be agreed next week https://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/education/plans-to-expand-morecambe-road-school-set-to-be-agreed-next-week-3750232

NW England

Lancashire County Council is proposing to expand this special school with the creation of 34 additional places, increasing the school population to 189.

It is proposed that 12 of those 34 places will be created through the development of satellite provision on the site of Lancaster and Morecambe College.

The governing bodies of both settings are happy and supportive of the proposals, which were originally put forward by Morecambe Road School.

The expansion of Morecambe Road School are part of a wider strategy to improve provision for children with special educational needs (SEN) across Lancashire. …

On Thursday, July 7, the county council's cabinet will be asked to consider the results of the formal consultation before giving approval to proceed with the plans.

County Councillor Jayne Rear, cabinet member for education and skills, Lancashire County Council, said: "The expansion of Morecambe Road School will help ensure there are enough special school places in the Lancaster and Morecambe area for children and young people who need them.

"The exciting proposals to develop satellite provision at Lancaster and Morecambe College will build on existing arrangements, and will provide more pupils with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to prepare themselves for adulthood….

Morecambe Road School expansion set to go ahead following public consultation.