Milton Keynes Council is considering proposals to further the number of local school places and support available for young people with special educational needs and disabilities
It follows consultations with local families, schools and professionals.
MK Council are considering proposals to construct a new specialist teaching unit at St Paul’s Catholic School. There are also proposals to expand secondary provision for pupils with SEND at Shenley Road in Bletchley. Both of these projects would increase the specialist school places in MK to 48.
210 new school places could also be made for children with Complex Needs and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) in proposals to work with an existing MK Special School. These plans include providing satellite provision for up to 28 students.
A decision to confirm the SEND proposals is set for 19 July.
Cllr Zoe Nolan, Cabinet Member for Children and Families said: “We will continue to work closely with local parents and carers to understand and support the needs of local children.
"We already have six excellent special schools in Milton Keynes but as the city continues to grow, we expect higher demand for these places. Our latest package of investment and development in SEND provision will enable us to offer additional avenues of specialist local support for young people with additional needs.”
This follows a decision last month to expand Stephenson Academy.
