Plans have been submitted for a new special needs school in Wokingham.
Wokingham Borough Council has submitted plans for the new post-16 special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) hub by converting the former Wokingham Library in Denmark Street, which was vacated in 2022 when the library moved to Carnival Hub and has since been used for storage by charities.
The hub will support up to 40 young people aged 16 to 25 years old who:
- Have an education, health and care plan (EHCP)
- Are moving into Year 12 and may have faced additional barriers to education
- Need extra support
The hub plans to offer two routes for young people who have SEND.
Executive member for children’s services Cllr Prue Bray said: “The new SEND hub will be the first of its kind within Wokingham Borough, supporting young people with autism, learning difficulties and mental health needs. It would also provide young people valuable experiences and support to climb their career ladder.
“The hub will offer core subjects, vocational training and independent living skills, helping to enrich the lives of young people who need specialist support. It would provide vital, local provision and save council funds by reducing out-of-borough placements.”
Improvements will be made to the building to make it more energy-efficient and the interior will be redesigned to house the new post-16 SEND hub which will include a teaching and office space, a small gym, an independent working area, a catering area and vocational subject classrooms.
If planning is approved, the new hub is expected to open in September.
Visit https://planning.wokingham.gov.uk/FastWebPL/detail.asp?AltRef=252868&ApplicationNumber=252868
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