Hundreds of new places for children with additional learning needs in Cardiff are being planned for the city’s schools. The council said the proposals are in response to growing numbers of children needing educational, emotional and other additional needs support.
A report outlining plans for primary, secondary and special schools acknowledges the growing number of learners with complex learning needs, autism spectrum conditions and emotional health and wellbeing needs. It says the plans aim to address increased demand for specialist places across Cardiff.
As well as the extra 200 ALN places proposed, there are plans to move part of the city’s pupil referral unit, and a city primary, to the old Fitzalan site. The secondary school moves to a new building in Leckwith Road in September.
