Proposals for the creation of two free schools for children with special educational needs have been approved.
The Department for Education today announced that an all-through school and a school for 14-19 year-olds will go ahead in Birmingham, following successful applications by the city council.
The schools will be in the south and central areas of the city respectively and it is expected they will provide around 500 new places, pending precise locations of the new-build schools.
Cllr Karen McCarthy, cabinet member for children, young people and families, said: “There is an acute shortage of special school places across the country and Birmingham is no exception, so this is really good news.
“Having these extra places will ease the pressure on our existing special schools and allow our children and families to access the much-needed provision they are entitled to.”
Unlike the usual free school process, the council will take the lead on identifying an appropriate sponsor to run the schools, though the final decision will lie with the schools minister.
Completion of designs paves way for Wednesfield High Street transformation
Black Country Transport (BCT) – working with City of Wolverhampton Council and neighbouring local authorities – has secured funding to improve the key route, which incorporates Birmingham New Road and Wolverhampton Road. Proposals include segregated cyc
Launch of consultation on proposed A4123 corridor improvements
Going to go Farr - Walsall Council apprentice wins award amongst Black Country’s best
Views sought on parking charges for three Birmingham parks
Discover the past at Wolverhampton’s Local History Fair
Bus fitted with mini recording studio hits the right notes with young people in Walsall
Full works start on Library and Adult Education facilities as part of City Learning Quarter scheme
Comments
Add a comment