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First SEND post-16 hub opens at former Wokingham Library site
Overview
The Glade, Wokingham's first post-16 special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) hub, has opened at the former library site in Denmark Street. Delivered by Activate Learning and supported by Wokingham Borough Council, the facility aims to accommodate 40 students aged 16 to 25 by 2028, offering bespoke curricula, specialist facilities, and pathways for employment and academic progression.
Key points
- The Glade opened in September at the former library site in Denmark Street as Wokingham's first post-16 SEND hub.
- The facility aims to accommodate up to 40 learners aged 16 to 25 by 2028.
- Courses are delivered by Activate Learning and are designed for students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
- The building features academic, creative, care and health rooms, a gym, and the Broadleaf Cafe.
- An official opening event is scheduled for 14 October for prospective students to visit the campus and meet staff.
