SEND Students Relocate to Purpose Built School

A new purpose-built school in south London for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) has officially been opened.

The new Carew Academy, formerly located in a 600-year-old manor house in a London Borough of Sutton park, has been relocated to provide more bespoke SEND teaching accommodation as well as to accommodate more pupils. 

The Academy school worked closely with Sutton Council to develop the school and used funding from the Department for Education to build it. The Council also supported with a £145,000 contribution to provide the school with three outdoor play areas with bespoke play equipment for children with SEND.

The site will now provide 246 places for children with SEND. The new school will be able to accommodate children and young people from seven to 19 years old.

“It is wonderful to finally welcome students into their new school,” said James Kearns, Principal of Carew Academy.

“The space has been thoughtfully designed with the needs of our students in mind. I look forward to sharing stories of how they thrive and achieve in this fantastic new environment.

“A huge amount of effort has gone into designing and building our school creating a nurturing, inclusive environment with exceptional facilities where every student can feel supported and inspired. We are looking forward to the future and getting to know and adding value to our local community.”

To find out more visit https://carewacademy.org/