A THURROCK headteacher is calling for support to get government backing to kit out a respite centre for disabled children.
Treetops School moved into its brand new state of the art building back in February this year.
It was also planned to develop local respite facilities on site in the shape of two four bed “flats” for children and young people with a range of complex special educational needs.
Currently, the school only have the shell of a building with no internal walls, fittings or equipment as there wasn’t sufficient money to complete the plan.
Headteacher Paul Smith said: “There is now funding available through a new government initiative, “Aiming high for disabled children”.
“This money can be used to improve the quality and range of short break opportunities for disabled children and their families.
“In order to access this funding, the local authority needs to be able to demonstrate they have consulted with parents.”
A meeting has been scheduled for Thursday December 4 at 10.30am to 12.30pm followed by a buffet lunch at the Culver Centre, Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon.
Mr Smith has written to all Treetops’ parents but this facility is intended for the wider special needs community to use – not just pupils at the special school.
Parents are urged to confirm they wish to attend by phoning Chris Wade on 01375 652973 so they know what size room to book and how many lunches to prepare.
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