Dozens of new school places are being created to support children with special educational needs in Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire County Council’s cabinet approved plans on November 4 to invest more than £7 million in four new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) units, which will deliver 88 specialist places in mainstream schools.
Councillor Mark Watkin, executive member for education, SEND, and inclusion, said: "Every child deserves to feel included, supported, and able to thrive in education close to their home.
"We’re building a more flexible system, so children get the right support, at the right time, in the right setting."
The new units will be located at St Mary’s Infants’ School in Baldock (12 places), Shenley Primary School in Radlett (16), Hitchin Boys’ School (36), and Ralph Sadleir School in Ware (24).
SEND units offer an adapted learning environment and curriculum for pupils with complex or multiple needs, while keeping them connected to their school community.
Cabinet members also approved plans to extend and enlarge Colnbrook Special School by developing a satellite site at Woodhall Primary School, adding 40 places for children with severe learning difficulties.
The combined projects form part of the council’s wider SEND Provision Plan, which aims to increase specialist capacity across the county.
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