A former medical centre in Southport town centre could become home to a new Special Educational Needs (SEN) school.
The new venture would host up to 18 pupils, aged 16-25 years old, and would create jobs for 23 full-time employed staff.
Aspris Children’s Services Limited has submitted a planning application for the scheme, at 12 Church Street, to Sefton Council.
The development would include related external alterations including changes to the car park and the creation of a new external play area.
Car parking spaces would be reduced from 25 to 19, with the addition of one new disabled car parking space, and five new cycle spaces.
LR Consulting has been commissioned by Aspris Children’s Services to prepare a School Travel Plan (STP) in relation to the proposed change of use from a former medical centre to a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school .
In their application, they said: “The site is currently vacant and previously accommodated a medical centre which operated as an ancillary service to the adjoining St Marks Medical Centre, located at 42 Derby Road.
“The development proposals comprise the change of use from a former medical centre to a Special Educational Needs (SEN) day school.
“The school will operate at a capacity of up to 18 pupils, aged 16-25 years old, and 23 full-time employed staff.
“The school will operate between 8am and 5pm on weekdays, during school term time.
“The school will provide educational facilities for pupils with social emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and or autistic spectrum conditions (ASC) and associated conditions.
“Twelve car parking spaces will be provided in the rear car park for staff, whilst 8 parking spaces will be provided in the front car park to facilitate taxi drop-off / pick-up.
“Due to the nature of the site, pupils will travel in shared taxis.”
Aspiris Children’s Services say on their website: “At Aspiris Children’s Services (formerly known as Priory Education and Children’s Services), we always see potential and dedicate ourselves to delivering positive change for children.
“Whether we are working with young people with autism, learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties or supporting some of society’s most vulnerable children, we are committed to helping each child to achieve their unique goals and aspirations.”
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