Prime Highlights :
- Warwickshire County Council has approved a £1.66 million investment to improve school facilities and expand specialist education.
- The funding focuses on making schools safer, more accessible, and better equipped to support SEND students closer to home.
Key Facts :
- £400,000 has been allocated specifically for disability access upgrades, including ramps and hygiene facilities.
- The investment is part of the 2026/2027 Education Capital Programme aligned with the county’s long-term education strategy.
Background :
Warwickshire County Council has approved £1.66 million to improve school facilities and expand specialist education across the county. The funding is part of the 2026/2027 Education Capital Programme and will help improve safety, access and support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The council will focus on making schools safer and more inclusive, while also reducing travel time for vulnerable students. Officials said the plan supports efforts to provide school places in the right areas.
A large part of the funding will be used for building improvements. Around £400,000 will go towards better disability access, including ramps, hygiene facilities, and wider entrances. Another £400,000 will go towards enhancing school security through upgraded perimeter fencing.
Several schools will also benefit from targeted improvements. Brooke School in Rugby will receive £525,000 to remodel existing space and create 34 additional specialist places for students with learning and cognition needs.
Bilton School will use £234,000 to upgrade washroom facilities, improving accessibility and supervision.
Ashlawn School is set to develop a new specialist provision for up to 45 pupils with communication and interaction needs, subject to approval. Meanwhile, Burton Green CofE Academy will expand access routes to support a new preschool offering 13 childcare places.
Council leaders said the investment will not only improve educational access but also reduce reliance on costly transport and external placements. They added that the programme ensures resources are used efficiently while meeting the growing demand for specialist education across Warwickshire.
