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Lincolnshire Schools Get New SEND Hubs
26 Apr
Summary
- Five primary schools in Lincolnshire will gain new special needs facilities.
- The initiative will create 70 places across seven new hubs.
- The council aims to open over 40 such hubs in two years.
Lincolnshire County Council is set to upgrade five primary schools with new facilities designed to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Smaller, specialized rooms will be introduced at schools in Lincoln, Boston, Sleaford, Tetford, and Butterwick to better accommodate students who find mainstream classrooms challenging.
This program will introduce a total of 70 new places for SEND students, organized into seven dedicated hubs across the five selected schools. The council has ambitious plans to extend this support network, aiming to establish over 40 such hubs in primary schools within the next two years.
These developments are expected to reduce the financial burden on taxpayers by decreasing the need for placements in independent special schools. The plans received backing from the council's culture and children's scrutiny committee, with final approval pending. Councilors have expressed strong support, highlighting the benefits for young children and the convenience for local families.
