Carrongrange High School will be extended and more room created for primary pupils too.
A new £23 million campus for children with severe and complex learning needs in Falkirk district has been given the green light for work to start.
When completed, the school will provide 20 primary classes as well as 10 secondary classes. It will ensure that pupils with additional support needs can receive support at one dedicated location with new high-specification classrooms.The bid was submitted to the LEIP, a joint initiative between the Scottish Government and Local Government, aimed at transforming and improving learning environments across Scottish schools.
“We have recognised that there are many advantages to locating this kind of support at one location making it easier for parents and carers to access the specialist support on offer without having to travel to various locations both in Falkirk and beyond.Councillor Iain Sinclair, spokesperson for Education added: “The new campus will offer the best in learning opportunities and a very welcoming environment for pupils.