The City of Wolverhampton Council has allocated £500,000 to enhance special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision at Springdale Primary School located on Warstones Drive in Penn, Wolverhampton. This funding will facilitate the creation of a new 20-place unit, increasing the total number of specialist places to 38. The existing resource base will be remodeled, reducing its capacity from 34 to 18 places. The project aims to address the significant rise in demand for SEND facilities, with the number of pupils with education, health, and care plans (EHCPs) increasing by over 50% from 2,185 in 2021 to 3,352 projected by 2026. The new unit will include sensory equipment, an immersive room, and outdoor sensory spaces, benefiting both SEND and mainstream students. Graham Tate, chief executive of Lykos Multi Academy Trust, emphasized the importance of inclusion and the need for updated facilities to support all students effectively.