(UK) Northumb: Work on autism school for 80 kids starts; officials 'delighted'
- The end of childhood
- Feb 23, 2023
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Feb 21, 2023, Northumberland Gazette: Construction starts at new special educational needs school in Blyth on Princess Louise Road
NE England
Once complete, Gilbert Ward Academy will support 80 children between 11 and 16 years old with social, emotional and mental health or autism spectrum disorder needs.
The free school is due to open in September 2023 and will be operated by Prosper Learning Trust, which already operated four schools in the North East.
Chris Richardson, CEO of Prosper Learning Trust, said: “It is very exciting to see work now getting underway and plans starting to take shape….
Gilbert Ward Academy will be built by the Department for Education with a capital contribution from the council.
Councillor Guy Renner-Thompson, cabinet member with responsibility for children’s services, said: “This is fantastic news and I am delighted to see work now getting underway on what is going to be a fantastic addition to Northumberland.
“The Gilbert Ward Academy will offer pupils the opportunity to learn, thrive and grow in an environment that is tailored to meet their needs.
Ben Richardson, project manager for the school’s main contractors Bowmer + Kirkland, said: “We are delighted to be building a further school in Blyth which will ensure that young people are given the best possible start in life by learning in modern, state-of-the-art facilities.”
A computer render of designs for the school.
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