New SEN building proposed for primary school in Stoke-on-Trent
A run-down classroom building at a city school is set to be replaced with a new facility to support pupils with special educational needs.
An application has been submitted to Stoke-on-Trent City Council to demolish a pre-fabricated structure at Ball Green Primary School, to make way for the new single storey building.
Facilities will include two classrooms, a quiet room, breakfast space, kitchen, staff office and toilets. The building will be enclosed in 2.4m high fence for safeguarding purposes.
A design and access statement submitted as part of the application said: "The building is proposed to replace the existing dilapidated structure, providing a safe and secure education facility for the school and the city.
"Stoke-on-Trent, as of January 2022, has 18.9% of children between 0-15 years old in an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or Special Educational Needs (SEN) support, which is higher than the national average of 16.5%, highlighting the necessity of more purpose built facilities throughout the city to aid the cohort's requirements and ensure pupils are receiving the best possible education.
"The internal circulation space is generous to offer the pupils and staff a safe environment.
"The classrooms have been oversized as it is anticipated six to eight pupils will be in each classroom at one time, with two to three teachers/staff to aid the education of the cohort.
"Access to the school grounds is not altered or affected by this proposal, as the SEN facility operates slightly differently to the main school with a start and finish time from around 9.30am to 2.30pm to prevent clashes with the school's operations.
"A new drive, minibus turning area and secure access gate are proposed for safeguarding purposes."
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