Views sought on specialist school expansion plan
People are being asked for their views on the expansion of a Wolverhampton special school for children with complex and profound learning difficulties.
The capacity of Green Park School, on Green Park Avenue in Bilston, could increase by 27 places to a total of 174 from September 2027, under council plans.
It follows multi-million pound proposals, backed by City of Wolverhampton Council's cabinet last summer, to increase places in both state and specialist settings.
The council said the extra provision could meet a rising demand for provision for children with special educational needs (SEND).
The school's pupils are aged between three and 19 and taught in classes of up to nine, according to its SEND information report.
All are either under assessment or have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
The council said it was working closely with the provider on proposals and welcomed public feedback.
Councillor Jacqui Coogan said there had been a "marked increase" in the number of children with EHCPs requiring suitable provision.
She added the council's expansion programme, which includes plans to increase specialist places at Westcroft School, Ormiston New Academy and Palmers Cross Primary, would enable more students to reach their potential.
The consultation over Green Park School will run until 6 July.
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