A NEW learning space for children with autism, the first of its kind for primary school aged pupils, has been opened in Hayes.
The Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr Colleen Sullivan, attended the official opening of the unit at Wood End Park Academy, which provides 24 places for children aged four to 11.
Pupils benefit from a designated space to learn, with specialist teaching and support tailored towards their individual needs.
They can also integrate into the mainstream school for key times in the week.
The Anil Bhatt Building, named after the school’s late special educational needs co-ordinator, is a response to growing demand in the borough.
It features three classrooms, a sensory room and occupational therapy room.
Cllr Susan O’Brien, Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education, said: “This new unit is one example of how we are supporting children with additional needs in a mainstream school setting.”
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