SCHOOLS in the district are getting a £2,21 million cash injection to spend on major site upgrades and SEND provision.
Warwickshire County Council’s Cabinet approved the funding to deliver significant facility upgrades across three schools in the Southam area and expand crucial Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) resourced provision in Leamington.
The approved investment draws heavily on almost £2.18 million of secured developer contributions, ensuring that local infrastructure keeps pace with housing developments. An additional £34,000 is funded directly through the High Needs Capital Allocation.
Southam Primary School has been allocated £1.75 million for major site upgrades including new classrooms, intervention spaces, security improvements, and playground enhancements.
Southam College has been allocated £364,000 for refurbishment of post-16 facilities, upgraded technology equipment, SEND support hub alterations, and outdoor learning spaces.
Bishops Itchington Primary School has been allocated £58,000 to enhance the outdoor play area for the Ladybirds pre-school to support the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
Briar Hill Infant School has been allocated £34,000 for internal alterations to increase the SEND resourced provision for communication and interaction needs from six to 10 places.
WCC’s children and families spokesperson Coun Wayne Briggs said: “Ensuring Warwickshire children can access the right educational provision is a priority for this council. This investment will improve learning environments across these four schools and support them to meet the needs of their pupils and local communities.
“I am particularly pleased to see the expansion of specialist resourced provision at Briar Hill Infant School. With demand for SEND support continuing to grow, creating inclusive, purpose-built spaces within mainstream settings is vital to helping children and young people thrive and achieve their full potential.”
