Planned college building promises ‘exceptional’ learning environment
Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to build a new Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) college in Scunthorpe.
Trent View College will be operated by Wellspring Academy Trust and will cater for 60 students aged between 16 and 19.
The single-storey building will be located on land to the south of West Common Lane and has been designed according to Passivhaus principles, meaning it will be built to the highest standards of sustainable construction.
The school will include a hydrotherapy pool, changing facilities and a playing field all of which will be made available for use by the local community outside of school hours.
Jon Muir, project manager for Morgan Sindall Construction, said: “Trent View College will provide a learning environment for young people of Scunthorpe of unparalleled quality, providing them with the perfect setting to reach their potential.
“That the college is being built to Passivhaus standards reflects our commitment and that that of the DfE and the trust to going the extra mile in order to create a first-class, inclusive learning facility while simultaneously protecting the environment.”
Josh Greaves, deputy CEO at Wellspring Academy Trust, added: “The building’s design principles will offer teaching opportunities and provide excellent material for inclusion in the college’s vibrant and broad curriculum.
“At Wellspring, we understand the importance of space in creating exceptional learning environments for our pupils.
“The planned build for Trent View College is most definitely exceptional and we’re looking forward to working with Morgan Sindall Construction in turning those plans into reality.”
Catherine Ward, associate at HLM Architects, said: “The design process was very collaborative with the trust in order to nuance the layout of the facilities.
“This open approach to engagement is particularly critical for this type of school with such very specialist needs, resulting in design proposals that meet the school’s specific requirements to support learning and socialisation.”
