Canford Heath school opens two speech and language bases
They'll support children aged 4 to 11 with communication needs
Two new bases have been opened at Canford Heath Infant and Junior School, to support children with speech, language and communication needs.
BCP Council's invested in the services, that are now available for up to 35 children aged between 4 and 11.
A dedicated speech and language therapist has been brought in to help children in their lessons.
It'll also give them a chance to interact with children in mainstream education too.
Councillor Richard Burton, BCP Council portfolio holder for children and young people, said: "Every child deserves the best chances to learn in life and so this is a very welcome day.
“It ensures our ambition to create sufficient special school places for children in BCP takes another step forward.
“The base means that more children with SLCN can be educated in their communities with their friends, reducing the disruption to their lives.
"As a council, we are committed to ensuring we have sufficient schooling opportunities for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities."
Kate Carter, Chief Executive Officer at TEACH Poole said: “This is more than just another opening of some bricks and mortar. Speech, language and communication are the bedrock of learning, social interaction and emotional well-being.
“When children struggle to communicate, it affects every aspect of their lives.
“These bases will have a long lasting and crucial impact on the lives of many, many children, who will, with lots of hard work, therapy and support, move into adulthood being emotionally well, socially skilled and able to communicate who they are to the world.”
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