The Proposal The need for a new school for children with special educational needs (SEND) within Leicestershire was identified by The Department for Education and Leicester County Council back in July 2020. The Community Inclusive Trust (CIT) were approved as sponsor by the Secretary of State for Education and are proposing to open Bowman Academy…
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Huge progress has been made on the building of Bowman Academy. We were able to visit the site last week and have a look around the sustainably built school which is being constructed by contractors Bowmer + Kirkland. A traditional “signing of the boards” took place with members of CIT, the LA, and B&K all…
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This consultation began on Thursday 14th December 2023 and will close on Thursday 25th January 2024. The need for a new school for children with special educational needs (SEND) within Leicestershire was identified by The Department for Education and Leicestershire County Council back in July 2020. The Community Inclusive Trust (CIT) were approved as sponsor by…
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Work has begun on building a new special school in Leicestershire. Bowman Academy will provide support for up to 65 pupils aged five to 16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Based at the former site of St Botolph’s Primary School in Shepshed, facilities will include a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) and a…
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