Shropshire Star

Major school expansion projects completed across Telford delivering hundreds of new places

Hundreds of new school places have been created across Telford and Wrekin following a series of major school improvement and expansion projects.

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This summer saw the completion several schemes across the borough, delivering upgraded and new facilities to support growing communities and ensure pupils benefit from high-quality, inclusive learning environments.

Amongst the projects completed this summer was the creation of a new SEND hub at Newport CE Junior School, where a former caretaker's bungalow has been converted into a dedicated support space for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Pupils (left to right)cManpreet 8, Adam 9, Bonike 6 and Miley 6 with Fiona Seddon, Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust, Headteacher Claire Whiting and Kevin Satchwell
Thomas Telford Free Primary School welcomed its first pupils in September