SEND places are being increased at Warwickshire primary schools.
Warwickshire County Council agreed to an investment of over £430,000 to expand specialist education provision and improve primary school facilities at a recent cabinet meeting.
A total of 26 new specialist places for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are being created.
Thomas Jolyffe Primary School in Stratford will receive £71,000 to create an eight-place provision for pupils with communication and interaction needs.
Birchwood Primary School in Polesworth, subject to DfE approval, will receive £132,000 to establish an eight-place provision, also for pupils with communication and interaction needs.
Tysoe Church of England Primary School in Upper Tysoe will receive £77,000 for an eight-place provision for children with communication and interaction needs.
Cabinet also approved an increase in the number of specialist places at Welford Primary School from eight to ten.
This initiative is a key part of WCC’s strategy to increase its specialist provision places from just over 200 to more than 530 by 2028, ensuring more children can be educated locally.
In addition, Woodloes Primary School in Warwick will benefit from an investment of £157,000 to improve its outdoor learning and play areas for pre-school and reception pupils. The project will be funded entirely by developer contributions and will include new canopies, a messy play area, a performance space, and improved surfacing.
WCC’s education spokesperson Coun Wayne Briggs said: “This is a fantastic step forward in our mission to ensure every child in Warwickshire has access to the high-quality education in a setting that is right for them. The creation of these new resourced provisions at Thomas Jolyffe, Birchwood, and Tysoe primary schools is central to our Education Sufficiency Strategy.
“This investment will allow more children with special educational needs to flourish in their local mainstream schools, alongside their peers. It’s about creating inclusive, supportive learning environments where every child can reach their full potential.”
