The Nottingham schools set to be expanded to create more places

Work has started to create more school spaces in Nottingham for children with special educational needs after the number of pupils needing support for conditions such as autism rose by more than 100 percent. Figures published in September revealed the number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder had increased by 103 percent since 2017, from 317 children to 642 in 2022.

“There is an urgent, significant and increasing need for additional capacity for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities both within mainstream and special schools,” delegated decision documents say. To help, the Department for Education announced funding for new spaces, and the council has been given £17.963m to cover a period between 2021 and 2024.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Giant monsters invade Nottingham as families spot them across the cityHalf-term activities are also taking place for Nottingham Halloween Festival
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »

Nottingham Forest head of partnerships announces departureLatest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive as a key figure at the City Ground leaves
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »

Chris Wood told to maintain performance levels for Nottingham ForestLatest Nottingham Forest news as Steve Cooper's Reds reflect on City Ground draw with Hatters
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »

Leon Clarke on Sheffield United joy, Sheffield Wednesday naivety, Steel City hostility and Hull City heroicsLeon Clarke has an interesting perspective on the Steel City derby.
Source: The Yorkshire Post - 🏆 39. / 66 Read more »

Orel Mangala dubbed Nottingham Forest's 'most complete midfielder'Former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan was full of praise for Belgium international Orel Mangala on the latest Garibaldi Red podcast
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »

Tailenders Nottingham: A night celebrating all things cricket and musicThe rendition of Test Match Special's iconic theme tune was a particular favourite with the audience
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »