The grant has come from the Department for Education’s “safety valve” scheme, which aims to help councils ensure there are sufficient school places and resources for children with SEND.
During a meeting of Rotherham Council’s cabinet, councillor Victoria Cusworth, cabinet member for children and young people, said: “There is always more to do, our parents and carers tell us that, and this is part of that continued improvement.”
Councillor Chris Read, council leader, said: “Ensuring that children are educated in the right kind of environment, a high-quality environment, is just absolutely essential to get them off on the right start in life.”
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