Council to invest £4m in schools' SEND provision

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The investment is aimed at better improving existing facilities across the county

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Millions of pounds will be spent on improving the special education needs and disabilities (SEND) provision in Herefordshire's schools.

Herefordshire Council said it received more than £4m from the government to provide "better access to learning for children".

Councillor Ivan Powell said every child deserved "to receive the best education possible" and the funding would help the authority to expand its SEND offer.

The Ryefield Centre, in Ross-on Wye, will be refurbished to create a small SEND school, while SEND inclusion will be expanded in mainstream schools to help children who need additional support.

Aylestone School, Leominster and Trinity Primary Schools will also widen the support it offers students with SEND requirements.

It comes after a £2.67m investment in the expansion of the Language and Communication Centre (LCC) at Hampton Dene Primary School and improvements at Barrs Court School to create additional specialist places.

Councillor Harry Bramer said the funding from the Department for Education would help the authority meet increased demand for special school places.

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