More than £16m to be spent on education in North Lincolnshire
'Long-term success'
Councillor Julie Reed said: "We are committed to ensuring that every child has access to high quality education in a setting that meets their needs, and we are taking proactive steps to manage school capacity and respond to changes across our communities."The expansion and improvement of both mainstream and specialist provision reflects our ambition to support all learners, including those with additional needs, and to give families confidence in the future of local education. "These investments are not just about buildings - they're about opportunities, inclusion, and long-term success for our children and young people."Work would also be carried out to provide additional space for 24 extra places at St Luke's Primary School in Scunthorpe.Other schools would get heating systems replaced, additional roof insulation and double glazing to reduce their carbon emissions, the council said.Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
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