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5 days ago
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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. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Schools' expansion will help meet demand - council Teacher 'honoured' to receive national award Council praised for improvements in SEND provision City of Wolverhampton Council
BBC News
6 days ago
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Views sought on Wolverhampton 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 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 follows multi-million pound proposals, backed by City of Wolverhampton Council's cabinet last summer, to increase places in both state and specialist 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 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 Jacqui Coogan said there had been a "marked increase" in the number of children with EHCPs requiring suitable 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 consultation over Green Park School will run until 6 July. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
23-05-2025
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Wolverhampton prom initiative for children in care
People are being encouraged to help send children in care to their City of Wolverhampton Council has launched a fundraiser to raise money to put towards prom outfits for 60 children in Jacqui Coogan said the initiative would allow those in year 11 to celebrate their successes with friends and teachers "creating lifelong memories".Coogan added: "For many of these young people, prom is a significant part of their educational journey, marking the end of their time at school and the beginning of the next chapters in their lives." She said: "All donations, no matter how big or small, will be hugely appreciated and will make a remarkable difference to the young people we care for."To make a donation email: should be made by 6 June 2025. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
20-05-2025
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Extra school places created in Wolverhampton to deal with demand
Almost £1.4m is to be spent creating an extra 75 places at two primary schools in than £1.2m will be spent building two new classrooms at Northwood Park Primary School in Bushbury for an extra 60 pupils.A further £140,000 will be spent remodelling Dovecotes Primary School in Pendeford to provide 15 places for has been a "significant" increase in demand for in-year primary school places and it was "not abating", according to a report outlining the decision taken by the council's cabinet member for children, young people and education councillor Jacqui Coogan. A combination of factors were behind the rise, according to the council report, which included migration, regeneration and housing, and the popularity and Ofsted ratings of Wolverhampton funding would help with the demand for places in the north of the city including Oxley, Bushbury, Low Hill and Fallings Park, the council said. 'Exceed admission limits' Historically each year group would grow by about 300 pupils – or 10 classes – from the start to the end of primary school, according to the the level of growth was already exceeding the average, the report starting secondary school in Wolverhampton next year have seen their year groups grow by more than 330 pupils from starting primary school in city's year five cohort has already grown by nearly 360 pupils according to the same current year two cohort has grown by nearly nine classes in three years and the city's year one cohort has already increased by nearly six class sizes in two years."The impact of this level of growth has made it increasingly difficult to allocate a school that is a parental preference," the report stated."This can result in increased appeals, families having to travel a further distance and schools having to exceed admission limits without extra accommodation or resources."In addition to this there is a real risk regarding sufficiency and ensuring that there are enough good quality school places in the local area." This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
13-05-2025
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Wolverhampton concerts will see 3,000 school children perform
Around 3,000 children from across Wolverhampton will come together to perform at two special concerts next events, called Singing In The Halls, have been organised by Wolverhampton Music at University of Wolverhampton at The Halls, the children from primary and SEND schools across the city will perform accompanied by a 14 piece band. Councillor Jacqui Coogan said: "This will be a fantastic experience for our children to be able to sing at the city's biggest performance venue, University of Wolverhampton at The Halls, and for so many schools and performers to be a part of it." She added: "Music has the power to inspire, uplift and unite, and through these concerts our Music Service is aiming to foster a sense of community and creativity among young performers, and to inspire them to begin their own musical journeys."Ciaran O'Donnell, head of Wolverhampton Music Service, said: "It's once again been a pleasure working with primary and special schools for Singing In The Halls, and we are delighted that we are able to use the University of Wolverhampton at The Halls again this year."Singing In The Halls is not just about vocal talents, it's a chance for pupils to come together, express themselves creatively, build confidence and celebrate our diverse city, creating lasting memories in a supportive setting. We can't wait."The concerts will be led by Paul Wilcox, vocal strategy partner for the Music Service, and vocalists will be accompanied by the service band. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
