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Derelict school in Scunthorpe to be renovated for SEND provision - BBC News

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A red-brick building with blue doors and pitched slate roofs stands beside fencing and a paved area. Weeds are growing along the base of the building, giving the property a neglected appearance.

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Derelict Darley Centre in Scunthorpe to be transformed into a specialist SEND school

Overview

The former Darley Centre in Scunthorpe, which has been empty for eight years, has been acquired by the specialist educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provider Polaris Community. It is being renovated to open in April 2027 as a specialist school providing 42 places for children aged five to 18 with SEND and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Key points

  • The dilapidated Darley Centre in Scunthorpe has been bought by the Polaris Community after standing empty for eight years.
  • The renovated facility will provide 42 places for children aged five to 18 with SEND and social, emotional and mental health needs.
  • Classrooms will feature a maximum of eight children, supported by a teacher and a teaching assistant, with one-to-one support available.
  • Renovations include dedicated sensory spaces, an indoor hall, a teaching kitchen, and energy efficiency and accessibility upgrades.
  • The new school is scheduled to open in April 2027 and is currently recruiting a head teacher and staff.
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