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Introduction

Ysgol Tir Morfa is a Special Education Needs (SEN) School which has about 150 pupils aged between 3 and 19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties.  Previously based over two sites, the completion of Phase 1 - the new Key Stage 1 (infants) building - in Easter 2005 has consolidated the school on the one site at Ffordd Derwen, Rhyl.  The completion of Phase 2 has seen the Key Stage 2 (junior) pupils move from the adjacent 1970’s building to a modern, purpose built facility.  The older building is still in use for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils.

Key Elements of the scheme

The phase 2 scheme includes the following key elements:

• 5 classrooms
• Multi-use hall
• School kitchen
• External play area
• Full sprinkler system in the Phase 2 building
• Retro-fitting a sprinkler system to the Phase 1 building

Benefits of the scheme

The completion of Phase 2 will:

• provide a purpose built educational facility for Key Stage 2 pupils which will aid teaching and learning and enable educational improvements.

• extend opportunities for pupils, for example the new hall and external play areas will allow for the children to engage in more physical activities

• Improve the catering facilities through the provision of a new kitchen

• Improve energy efficiency by providing a well insulated building with a modern heating system

Budget

The total cost of phase 2 was £2.1 million, with funding provided by Denbighshire County Council and the Welsh Assembly Government

Timescales

Feb 2007 – start on site
Jan 2008 – completion of building
Feb 2008 – building operational

Latest News 

The phase 2 building has been operational since February 2008 and the initial feedback from the teaching staff has been very positive.  The Council is considering a third phase to complete the redevelopment of Ysgol Tir Morfa by providing new accommodation for secondary stage pupils.  Investigation of possible funding sources is ongoing.

This page was last updated on: 03/11/08