The borough’s first assessment centre for three to five year olds with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) opened in Ruislip last month.
Following enhancements to the existing Ruislip Gardens Primary School, the new facility will offer 32 additional school places, alongside bespoke specialist research provision (SRP).
The SRP provides tailored support for 16 children with autism who are also benefitting from being part of mainstream classes.
Each child will receive personalised support and will have the option of remaining at the centre until they transition to reception.
The new facilities are spread across two floors and include group therapy and sensory rooms, assessment centre classrooms, accessible toilets, store facilities, and a kitchen.
Headteacher Nicky Bulpett said: “I am excited to be the first school in Hillingdon opening an assessment centre for nursery-age children. There are few across the country, and they aim to ensure that young children are assessed much earlier in life and have their needs identified.”
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