Oxfordshire SEND school closes Early Years building over health issue

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

Bardwell School in Bicester has closed its Early Years building until 15 October following expert advice about an environmental health issue.

Bardwell School in Bicester has closed its Early Years building following expert advice about an environmental health issue. The closure began on 8 October and was initially expected to last until 12 October, but has now been extended to 15 October.

The specialist academy caters for around 120 pupils aged two to 19 with special educational needs and disabilities. The rest of the school remains open and operating as normal. A spokesperson said: 'Following advice from the appropriate experts, we have taken the precautionary decision to temporarily close the Early Years building due to an environmental health issue. We look forward to our Early Years building being fully open as soon as possible.' Arrangements have been made for all children affected by the closure.

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Oxfordshire SEND school remains closed for week amid issueBardwell School, a SEND school in Bicester remains partially closed amid an ongoing environmental health issue affecting its Early Years building.Oxford Mail · 12 Oct, 13:15
Oxfordshire SEND school remains closed for week amid issueBardwell School, a SEND school in Bicester remains partially closed amid an ongoing environmental health issue affecting its Early Years building.Oxfordshire Guardian · 12 Oct, 13:15

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