A brand-new facility to support additional SEND pupils has opened at Ganton Special School.
Two classrooms, two quiet rooms and associated facilities have been installed on-site as part of Hull City Council’s continued commitment to supporting SEND children in Hull.
Up to 20 SEND places have been created at Ganton Special School, which will allow pupils to thrive in a tailored environment.
The improvements were delivered through the Council’s DFE funded SEND capital programme.
Cllr Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for economic renewal, housing and organisational development said: “It was a pleasure to be able to see the new facilities at Ganton Special School, but more importantly, the pupils there who are benefitting from it.
“It’s a great example of the council working with partners to support pupils and their families where it is needed.”
The new provision also aligns with the council’s Hull SEND Strategic Plan 2024-2027.
Cllr Linda Tock, portfolio holder for children’s services at the council, added: “This project outlines the continued commitment from the council to support SEND pupils in Hull and I’m delighted that the new building is now open.”
Alec Young is headteacher at Ganton Special School, which is dedicated to supporting children and young adults with severe learning difficulties and part of the Humber Education Trust.
He said: “We are delighted to announce the opening of two brand-new classrooms at Ganton.
“This milestone is the result of meaningful coproduction between staff, families, the local authority, contractors and the wider community.
“By working together, we have created spaces that are not only functional, but deeply responsive to the unique needs of our pupils.
“It is our aim to provide our community with the tools to build resilience not reliance and understanding the importance of collaboration is key to this.
“I am proud of the work completed and also excited to put the classrooms to good use!”
Works were completed by the council’s partners Hull Esteem Consortium LEP and contractors Sewell Construction.
Gavin Barley, general manager at Hull Esteem, said: “We know there’s a need for more school places across the city to support pupils with SEND and this latest project marks the next step on the journey to provide tailored spaces that meet their needs.
“We’re delighted to have worked alongside Ganton School, Hull City Council and construction partner, Sewell Construction, to create this high quality facility.”
