A “topping out” ceremony was held on Monday this week, where pupils joined county councillors, school staff, contractors and project officers to get a unique view from the top of their new school. 

The event marked the completion of the roof, which is a significant milestone in the development of the multi-million-pound school for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The children were excited about being allowed on the roof of their new school, which is due to open during the autumn term.

David Pearce, headteacher at The Valley School, said: “We can’t wait to come into the new school so that students get the quality of provision they deserve.

“There are just so many different parts of the school which are going to bring so much joy to so many different children. As the headteacher it is amazing that we will be able to complement our high-quality teaching with a learning environment that our young people can really enjoy.”

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