New special education needs school to open in Buckinghamshire after Government approval

By James Lowson
Published 10th May 2024, 10:49 BST
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It is one of 16 new free schools the Government is supporting

Bucks Council has been given Government approval for a new free school supporting children with special education needs.

Yesterday (9 May), the Department for Education confirmed it had chosen 16 locations for new schools including one in Buckinghamshire.

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At this stage the council has not revealed where in Buckinghamshire the new school will open.

Gillian Keegan, Britain's Secretary of State for Education, photo from Carl Court/ Getty Images)Gillian Keegan, Britain's Secretary of State for Education, photo from Carl Court/ Getty Images)
Gillian Keegan, Britain's Secretary of State for Education, photo from Carl Court/ Getty Images)

Bucks Council has stated the next step will be looking for a sponsor, before nailing down the location and timeframe for the school opening.