Stockport Council and Prospere Learning Trust have launched a consultation to hear residents views on plans for a new school in Cheadle Hulme for students with special educational needs (SEN).
Pear Tree Specialist Support High School, which will be based at Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme, will be a Local Authority commissioned special school with Further Education provision. The school will specialise in severe learning difficulties and associated needs for young people aged 11-19 and will provide 133 places and is set to open in September 2024.
Cllr Wendy Meikle, Cabinet Member for Children, Families & Education at Stockport Council, said:
“The proposals for Pear Tree High School are fantastic news for Stockport and will be of huge benefit to not only children with severe learning difficulties and associated needs in the borough who will benefit from a fantastic education close to home, but also to the wider community. Please fill in the consultation, so we can gain the views of as many people in the borough.”
The school plans have progressed to the pre-opening stage, under the direction of the Department for Education and it is now required to undertake public consultation as part of Section 10 of the Academies Act 2010. Findings from the consultation following responses and feedback will be presented in a Section 10 Consultation Report to be published on Prospere Learning Trust’s website.
The closing date for the consultation period is 12 noon on Wednesday 21st February 2024. Feedback, responses or questions can be submitted either online, in writing or by telephone. Details about Pear Tree High School, with further information including admission details are available here.
New Greek Street bridge beams installed in just four days 
Stockport NHS finalists for ‘Chefs of the Year’ 
Stockport manufacturer expands premises