(UK) Newbury: New special school for 50 will employ 37 people

Mar 8, 2022, Berkshire Live: New Newbury special needs school would offer learning opportunities that 'don't exist' elsewhere in area https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/empty-newbury-office-block-could-23322938

S. England Some 37 people could be employed at the new school at River View House, which would take around 50 pupils A new school for children with special needs could be built at an empty Newbury office block. Plans have been submitted to convert River View House, on Newbury Business Park, into a new school for around 50 pupils. It would provide education to pupils with complex needs aged 11 to 19. The applicants also want to turn the car park of River View House into a playground. The children may have a range of needs including emotional and mental health issues. The applicant, Hillcrest Children’s Services, says the school will offer specialist learning opportunities that do not exist at other schools in the area and employ up to 37 people….

River View House, on the Newbury Business Park, could be converted into a school