The scheme will deliver a purpose-built satellite facility for Watermill School, providing 70 specialist places for pupils with arange of learning difficulties. Construction is underway on the former Middle hurst School site on Turnhurst Road, with handover scheduled for July 2026 ahead of a September opening. Working in collaboration with Glancy Nicholls Architects, ABA Consulting and Poole, Seddon will deliver a highly specialised learning environment. The school is designed to support the educational, social, emotional, and physical development of pupils aged 3to16, with tailored support for moderate, severe, and multiple learning difficulties, as well as autism. Lee Shaw, commercial manager at Seddon said: “This is a project we’re deeply proud to be delivering-not just because of the difference it will make to children and families, but because it represents a strong collaboration between experienced, regional partners. We’re excited to be onsite and to see the vision start to take shape. ”The school is being funded through the Schools Capital Programme, forming part of a wider SEND education expansion strategy across Stoke-on-Trent. Councillor Sarah Councillor Finlay Gordon McCusker, cabinet member for transport, infrastructure and regeneration, commented: “This is a much-needed and long-anticipated development that shows our commitment to regeneration and inclusive growth. Seddon has been a key partner throughout the design phase, and we’re looking for ward to seeing the building come to life.”