New Special Education School Opens in Market Harborough

0:00It's April 2nd, from your city to your ears. This is Lester News today, powered by AI. The Aurora Group is converting a former community center and market Harbro, Lester Shire, into a new special education school for kids with. Special needs. Ah, called Aurora Brampton Valley School, it'll serve up to 72 students aged 5 to 19 from the area and beyond. They snapped up the Roman way building back in August of last year, right after it emptied out. Plans got the green light from Harbro District Council last December, and crews have been busy adding classrooms, a multi-use gains area, and outside tweaks. This set-ups all about creating a chill, home-like spot for young people with learning challenges, no stiff institutional feel. Think therapy rooms and private breakout areas tied to each classroom, perfect for those needing calm over chaos. Parents and carers are buzzing with interest already, and the group's chatting with Lester Shire, Lester City, and North North Hampton Shire,

1:01councils to line up spots. The head teacher and deputy head start after Easter, prepping for the autumn term launch. Bottom line, this school stepping up to fill a huge gap, giving local families real options to help their kids excel outside mainstream setups.