Nov 24, 2022, Leighton Buzzard Observer: Leighton Buzzard school celebrates opening of new autism unit to cater for pupils with SEND https://www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/education/leighton-buzzard-school-celebrates-opening-of-new-autism-unit-to-cater-for-pupils-with-send-3929691
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A Leighton Buzzard school has opened a new autism unit to cater for pupils with SEND.
The Shared Learning Trust, in conjunction with Central Bedfordshire Council, has opened a specialist provision for children with Autism Spectrum Condition at The Rushmere Park Academy. In early November, The Rushmere Park Academy was joined by Mayor of Leighton-Linslade, Councillor Farzana Kharawala, who declared the brand-new specialist resource provision officially open.
Claire Zeleny, Specialist Provision Leader, said: “I am thrilled for the provision to be open and am looking forward to the children joining. I am delighted to be working closely with families to ensure their children are being supported.”
The Mayor (left) at the opening of Rushmere Park Academy's autism unit. Image: Shared Learning Trust.