Residential Closure at Pencalenick; Consultation
Consultation on Cornwall Council’s proposal to re-purpose funding from SEND residential to fund more SEND education day places.
The Council has recently announced a proposal to withdraw funding for overnight boarding facilities at Pencalenick School. There is currently a consultation in place to consult with the school community about this change in the offer.
Special Partnership Trust continue to provide a high quality full residential service to the pupils currently attending and are working closely with the council throughout the consultation period.
Please see full details on the consultation and how to have your views heard here: Special Partnership Trust - Consultation
This has recently been in the local news headlines as parents have voiced their concerns. See the articles here:
Parents campaign against SEND service closure at Cornwall school - BBC News
The potential closure will not have any adverse impact on the SEND day provision at Pencalenick.