The development of a new special education needs school for children in Oldham is set to move forward.

Contractor Interserve has been appointed to the Greater Manchester project, which will see a facility developed for pupils with a range of specialist needs at Halcyon Way, providing places for 152 pupils, aged four to eleven, of which 12 will be early-years places.

The 3,231 square metre new build will be delivered using latest mixed reality technology, and will include a two-storey building, external play areas and car parking facilities. The facilities will include a range of therapy and sensory spaces. Interserve will commence work on design and planning over the next few months.


This is the latest contract Interserve has secured from the Department of Education (DfE) and the second special education needs school the firm has been asked to build in Manchester after winning the £8m contract to deliver Prospect House.

Phil Shaw, Divisional Director at Interserve Construction, said: "Across the education sector, our experience ranges from the delivery of primary and secondary schools through to university buildings. We have completed projects throughout the UK from the refurbishment and extension of existing facilities to the construction of brand new campuses.

"Working in partnership with the DfE, Interserve creates and cares for school and community facilities throughout the UK. Our primary aim at Halcyon Way is to provide a learning environment which inspires pupils and allow teaching staff to focus fully on the delivery of education."

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