A West Lothian residential school is hoping to add six new teaching units.
The Donaldson Trust this week had an application validated by West Lothian Council for the new units.
They hope to create six individual teaching units for children with complex additional support needs at their Sensational Learning Centre in Linlithgow.
They also applied for a change of use from residential school to non-residential institutions, and are now awaiting a decision on both matters.
Laura Watkins is the CEO at The Donaldson Trust and she says this is the start of a long term project.
She said: “Donaldson Trust is adapting the current provision within our campus to provide a more comprehensive range of services.”
“The planning application that we have submitted will create a new dedicated area called The Treehouse featuring six individual spaces for young people with more specialized requirements.”
“Our long-term ambition is to create an innovative, modern, welcoming and safe environment for all those who are part of the Donaldson Trust community and to expand our learning, wellbeing and skills development services across age ranges for children, young people and adults with neurodivesities.”
The Sensational Learning Centre in Linlithgow is a Scottish Government grant aided special school.
They provide individual, person centred, skills based learning for children and young people up to the age of 18 with complex additional support needs, including autism, sensory impairment and communication difficulties.
For more information: https://www.donaldsons.org.uk/
