This is what new building at Felpham school could look like

An application has been submitted to West Sussex County Council for a single-storey standalone building which would house a Specialist Support Centre (SSC) accommodating 12 pupils, specifically catering for those with communication and interaction needs.

This would be on the site of the existing caretaker’s house and if approved could be ready by the start of the winter term in September 2023.

The project includes hard and soft external landscaping in the immediate vicinity of the new building.

The building, towards the south-east corner of the school site near the homes in Drygrounds Lane, would include a main classroom, toilets, offices, calming room, therapy room, sensory room and group space.

The new building would incorporate renewable technologies which include air source heat pumps for hot water generation and underfloor heating. Solar panels are also proposed for the south facing slope of the pitched roof.

According to the application, West Sussex County Council currently places a high number of pupils with social communication difficulties in independent and non-maintained educational provision.