(UK) Stratford: New $2M (US) school for kids with "special social, emotional, mental health needs"

July 2, 2018, Newham Recorder: TV presenter and journalist Dame Esther Rantzen opens school building in Stratford http://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/news/education/dame-esther-rantzen-opens-stratford-school-building-1-5586629 A refurbished school building in Stratford was opened by TV presenter Dame Esther Rantzen on Friday. East London Independent School in Stratford Marsh saw its’ pupils, parents and staff gather to see the £1.5 [$2M U.S] million building unveiled. The refurbished building is a church dating back to 1775, and this expansion means the school can almost double student intake from 38 to 70. The school is part of TCES Group, a charity which supports seven to 19-year-olds with special social, emotional and mental health needs. … Dame Esther said: “It was a privilege to open this remarkable school building and see the amazing new spaces that have been created to support pupils with special education needs. “This building represents the school’s commitment to integration, and their inclusive approach means that more young people in east London will be educated locally and get the support they need.”...