Modular is key as new school facility delivered for SEND students

“We’re pleased to have supported the delivery of a project which will have a significant positive impact on young people across Hull." - Chris Turner, MD

We’ve helped to provide a high-quality new facility for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Working alongside Sewell Construction, we supported the design and manufacture of the modular solution which formed two new classrooms and a quiet area at Ganton Special School in Hull, just a few miles from our East Yorkshire headquarters.

The classrooms have enabled the school to enrol 20 more SEND students, allowing pupils to thrive in a tailored environment which supports their needs.

The project forms part of Hull City Council’s continued commitment to providing educational support for SEND students in the city.

The Council’s SEND Sufficiency Strategy identified increased demand for specialist education places in Hull. In response, Ganton Special School has expanded its capacity with the new building.

Our Managing Director, Chris Turner, said: “We’re pleased to have supported the delivery of a project which will have a significant positive impact on young people across Hull. It’s especially satisfying that it will improve facilities for pupils of a special school in our local area. 

“The project was carefully planned to minimise disruption on the school and its students. Working closely with Sewell Construction, we took a student-first approach which centred on reducing noise and the duration of time spent on site.

“Through our close relationship with the Sewell team, we’ve delivered a high-quality facility which boosts provision for SEND students and helps future-proof Ganton Special School.”

Modular construction holds a number of benefits for projects being delivered at SEND schools.

Modular buildings can be delivered and installed with significantly reduced noise compared to traditional on-site construction, which requires more heavy machinery and equipment.

The amount of time needed on site is also reduced, meaning buildings can be comfortably delivered during the school summer holiday.

These factors significantly reduce the impact on SEND students, who can be more sensitive to changes in their environment and to noise disruption.

Alec Young is Headteacher at Ganton Special School, which is dedicated to supporting children and young adults with severe learning difficulties and is part of the Humber Education Trust.

He said: “We are delighted to announce the opening of two brand-new classrooms at Ganton.

“This milestone is the result of meaningful co-production between staff, families, the local authority, contractors and the wider community.

“By working together, we have created spaces that are not only functional, but deeply responsive to the unique needs of our pupils.”

The work was also supported by Hull City Council’s partner, Hull Esteem Consortium LEP, which delivers infrastructure solutions for the city.

Cllr Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for economic renewal, housing and organisational development at Hull City Council, said: “It was a pleasure to be able to see the new facilities at Ganton Special School but, more importantly, the pupils there who are benefitting from it.

“It’s a great example of the council working with partners to support pupils and their families where it is needed.”