Consultations open for new special needs places at two schools in Hampshire

Consultations open for special needs places

Two public consultations have opened on proposals to create 21 new specialist school places for children with special educational needs across Hampshire.

Hampshire County Council is seeking views on plans to establish a 12-place autism provision at Locks Heath Junior School, and a separate nine-place provision for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs at Lydlynch Infant School in Totton.

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If approved, both provisions would open in phases from the 2027/28 academic year. Both consultations will run from June 22 to July 20.

  • For Locks Heath Junior School, a public drop-in session will take place on Tuesday, July 14, from 3.30pm to 6pm at the school.
  • For Lydlynch Infant School in Totton, a drop-in session will take place on Monday, July 13, from 3.30pm to 6pm at the school.

Views can be submitted until July 20 by emailing [email protected] or by post to: Helen Ley, SEN Partnership Development Manager, Children’s Services, Elizabeth II Court West, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UG.

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