Hull’s first purpose-built base for children with autistic spectrum condition
CLIENT: HULL CITY COUNCIL | TYPE OF WORK: CONSTRUCTION | SECTOR: EDUCATION
Following the 2017 inspection of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the city, a SEND sufficiency strategy was formed by Hull City Council and its pre-procurement delivery partner, Hull Esteem Consortium Ltd.
Dovetailed with existing plans to re-build Broadacre Primary School in response to growing numbers, the scheme to create Hull’s first purpose-built base for children with autistic spectrum condition was put to competitive tender, of which Sewell Construction was appointed.
Building a brand new school
The solution was to design and construct a brand-new school using a steel frame system and architectural blockwork, in keeping with modern methods of construction.
Adopting an innovative approach in engagement, we hosted weekly design workshops from pre-construction throughout the entirety of the project. This was to scope out what was needed to develop a state-of-the-art building that enhanced both mainstream and SEND learning for the community.
“The school sets the bar for inclusive education, and we are thrilled to be able to offer support to pupils with autism in the purpose-built ASC Base."
Fit for the future of education
Sewell Construction turned an outdated 40-year-old, single-storey promary school into a brand-new three-storey building increasing Broadacre Primary School’s capacity by 210 places. It’s now a 630-place school, the new-build includes a 52-place nursery, enhanced external spaces and teaching areas, and a fenced multi-use games area.
Want to know more?
Find out more about the challenges, solutions and results of Broadacre Primary School by reading the full case study on the Sewell Construction website.
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