‘Buzzing atmosphere’ at Local Offer Live
Local Offer Live recently welcomed hundreds of families, with visitors describing the event as ‘very informative’ and praising its ‘buzzing atmosphere’.
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Our REAL Employment service awarded national accreditation for ‘outstanding progress’
Our REAL Employment service has once again, received national accreditation from the British Association of Supported Employment (BASE).
Read moreUnique school vehicles roll out for Kirklees learners
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a pilot service featuring eight in-house minibuses for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The new minibuses transport eligible pupils from their home to their place of education – and they proudly boast a design created by Roxie Finlay-Martin, a pupil at Royds Hall School.
Read moreWork begins on transformational new special school in Deighton
Young learners joined representatives from the council, Wellspring Academy Trust, Joseph Norton Academy, Wates construction, and others, to celebrate the start of construction on a brand-new, purpose-built special school in Deighton.
Read morePlans approved for new state-of-the-art special school in Kirklees
Plans have been approved for a new, purpose-built Woodley School and College, providing a modern learning environment for autistic pupils aged 5 to 19.
Read moreCouncil’s Early Years team receives prestigious invite to House of Lords
Staff from our Early Years Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team have been invited to the House of Lords thanks to their outstanding support for early years children with SEND.
Read moreHuge investment confirmed for Kirklees schools
We will invest over £5.4million in improving school buildings and also creating more places for children with additional needs.
A series of projects across various schools will see vital work carried out, such as roof replacements, new electrical systems, new heating systems and safety improvements.
Read moreAnother step forward for state-of-the-art special school
Our ambitious plans to build a new school in Kirklees for pupils with complex autism have taken a key step forward.
Kirklees Council is funding the work to rebuild and relocate Woodley School and College, which caters for autistic pupils aged from 5 to 19.
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