Proposal to Establish a New Special Educational Needs (SEN) Resourced Provision at Somerford Primary School
The consultation to Establish a New Special Educational Needs (SEN) Resourced Provision at Somerford Primary School ran from 12 January to 9 February 2026.
Working together, BCP Council and Somerford Primary School developed a proposal to open a new resourced provision for children who need extra help with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and/or Autism. This means:
- Children can learn in their usual classes but get extra support when needed.
- Teachers will have special training.
- We are asking for your views before we make a decision.
The base will provide specialist support for 16 children with SEMH and/or Autism, enabling them to access mainstream education while receiving support and interventions.
Proposal
Read our proposal document
Key dates
Consultation starts:
12 January 2026
Consultation ends:
9 February 2026
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Phases
Statutory consultation
We wanted to hear thoughts on the proposal. Anybody could object to, or comment on, the proposal by:
- reading the proposal document and complete our online form.
- send your comments by email or post
Paper copies were available from Christchurch and Highcliffe Libraries, or by requesting a copy by email.
The representation period ended at 9:00am on 9 February 2026.