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Proposal for specialist education provision at the former Parkfield School site
BCP Council are working with Linwood School on proposals for a new specialist campus, called Riverwood Campus, to help meet the growing need for SEND school places across our area, and we’re inviting residents to have their say on the plans.
If approved, the campus would provide education for up to 240 pupils aged 7 to 19. This would include up to 180 new specialist places, helping more children and young people get the support they need closer to home.
The proposal is intended to:
- increase the number of high-quality local specialist places;
- reduce reliance on distant or higher-cost placements outside the local area;
- help pupils remain connected to their families and communities; and
- provide pathways into further education, employment or other appropriate next steps.
The consultation ends at 11.59pm on 3rd December 2026 if you’d like to have your say.