New school for autistic children near Huddersfield gets go-ahead
Work began in May to clear the site, with construction preparations now under way.Rylah said securing planning permission for the project had been "a significant milestone"."Woodley School delivers excellent education and support, and this new purpose-built facility will allow us to extend that offer to even more children and young people," she said."I'm looking forward to seeing the build progress and the positive impact this investment will bring to families across Kirklees."The investment is part of Kirklees Council's wider commitment to transforming support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Alongside Woodley, work is under way to rebuild and relocate Joseph Norton Academy, which supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.Additional SEND places are being created across other schools in the district.
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