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New Special Needs School Breaks Ground in Hull
31 Oct
Summary
- A new school for 125 special needs pupils is being built in Hull.
- The low-carbon design includes therapy spaces and a hydrotherapy pool.
- Up to 100 full-time jobs will be created by the new facility.
Work has officially begun on a new school in Hull catering to children with special educational needs and disabilities. Willowfield Academy will serve 125 pupils with significant physical or learning difficulties. The development is a joint effort by Hull City Council and Hull Esteem LEP, with construction managed by Sewell Construction and funding provided by the Department for Education.
The new facility is designed with a low-carbon footprint, incorporating a variety of teaching and therapy spaces. It will also feature a hydrotherapy pool, dedicated accessible parking with charging points, and a minibus drop-off area. The council highlights that this school will allow more local children with specialist needs to receive education closer to home.
This project is anticipated to generate up to 100 full-time employment opportunities. Councillor Linda Tock emphasized the entitlement of every child to an optimal learning environment. Existing facilities, Frederick Holmes School and Platform Daycare Centre, will continue to operate during the construction period.
