Council approves £1.25m investment at Ashington school
Northumberland County Council has approved plans to invest up to £1.25 million to expand Special Educational Needs provision at The Dukes Secondary School in Ashington.
The scheme will create additional specialist learning spaces and help meet growing demand for school places.
The project will provide four additional classrooms through the relocation and refurbishment of modular buildings, alongside improvements to existing facilities at the school.
Once complete, the new facilities will provide specialist learning environments capable of supporting up to eight to 10 pupils per classroom at any one time, depending on students' individual needs.
Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson, cabinet member for Children and Young People, said: “This investment reflects our commitment to ensuring children and young people with special educational needs can access the support and education they need within their local communities.
“The additional facilities at The Dukes will help us provide high-quality learning environments while ensuring we have sufficient school places available for local families."
The project will now progress through procurement, with delivery expected during the 2026-27 financial year.