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The future of ASN education in East Dunbartonshire
When it is complete, East Dunbartonshire Council's new state-of-the-art school for pupils with additional support needs promises 200 children and young people a richly enhanced educational experience.
The Council's Joint Leaders and partners helped break ground on the Kirkintilloch site as work gets underway on the £34.9m school, scheduled to open in 2023.
"A huge amount of work has been done to ensure that this new school will offer its pupils and staff the space and resources they need."
Joint Council Leader Andrew Polson
Joint Council leader Polson, continued, "It will be modern, bright, airy, high-tech and welcoming. I am sure the children and young people of Campsie View and Merkland Schools will love it and settle very quickly.
"There will be wider benefits too as local groups will be able to use the pitch and there is the potential for partnerships to be built up as the school becomes an integral part of the community of Waterside. It is a much-needed facility and I am thrilled to see progress on site."
Accommodating children from ages 2- 18 who currently attend Campsie View and Merkland Schools, the building has been designed to be both practical and stimulating for pupils who have a broad range of additional support needs.
The new facility will boast lots of open spaces, a sensory trail leading from ground to first floor and extra wide lifts for wheelchair users. Bright colours, natural materials and garden spaces contribute to creating a happy and nurturing environment throughout.
There is an emphasis on outdoor play and learning at the new school with landscaping, a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) and a full-size football pitch that will also be available for community use.
"I have been looking forward to visiting this site and seeing work get underway to build what promises to be a very special place for pupils, staff and the wider community."
Joint Council Leader Vaughan Moody
Joint Council Lead Moody continued, "The design is a very exciting one that has the needs and aspirations of pupils and their families at its heart. We have a proud record of delivering first class educational establishments from Early Years up and I believe this new school will be an excellent addition to our school estate. It will provide a modern setting in which every pupil will be catered for. I can't wait to see it take shape."
"McLaughlin & Harvey is delighted to continue our relationship with East Dunbartonshire Council and be part of the construction of the new ASN school in Kirkintilloch. To be awarded this contract is testament to the reputation we’ve built for delivering high-quality builds within the education sector."
SCAPE Scotland Relationship Manager, Angela Gray
Lillian continued, "The new, modernised facilities will greatly enhance the learning experience for pupils. Scape Scotland is focused on working in partnership to create better places and we’re very proud to be delivering this project in collaboration with East Dunbartonshire Council and McLaughlin & Harvey.”
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