Views on specialist school expansion examined

The planned expansion could see 100 more places at the school from 2027, the council says

People's views on plans to expand a school in Leeds for children with special needs are to be considered by councillors.

Proposals to rebuild Broomfield South Special Inclusion Learning Centre (SILC) could see it expanded by 100 places for children aged two to 16.

In July, Leeds City Council launched a consultation on the plans for the school in Belle Isle, which teaches youngsters with autism and other learning needs.

If approved, the new places would be available at the rebuilt school from September 2027, according to the council.

The school teaches children in Leeds between the ages of two and 16

The scheme would modernise the school and boost provision for children in the city who had Education, Health and Care Plans in place, the authority said.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the council had also proposed the creation of a permanent site at the Arlington Business Centre for Broomfield SILC’s post-16 students.

That plan would require approval from the Secretary of State for Education and would be subject to planning permission.

A report on the consultation and plans are due to be discussed by Leeds City Council's executive board at a meeting on 18 September.

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