A multi-million pound educational village based on the extended schools model is set to be the centrepiece of Darlington's drive to integrate service provision starting with the assimilation of disabled children within mainstream schooling.
The local authority in the north-east town, which made a successful bid for pathfinder children's trust status, has struck a deal with the Tokyo-based Kajima Corporation to construct the 37.3m campus under the private finance initiative.
The 'village', which is due to open in September 2005 and teach 1,400 children aged three to 19, will include a primary school and comprehensive school alongside the relocated Beaumont Hill Technology College, a school for children with special needs.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
