Capital's new special school ready to throw open its doors

A NEW school for children with additional learning needs was due to be opened in Edinburgh today.

The purpose-built school, which sits on the Longstone Primary campus, will cater for around 64 pupils of primary school age with moderate learning difficulties.

Staff including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists helped to design the building.

The new school has quiet rooms and a specially-designed soft play and sensory room.

Redhall was formed in 2008 when Kingsinch School and St Nicholas School were merged.

It is hoped that Redhall will allow for further integration between its pupils and those at Longstone.

Education leader Marilyne MacLaren said: "We are leading the way in special school provision and I am delighted to see another school open.

"I hope all pupils and staff will enjoy their time at Redhall."

Hamish Mair, chair of the parent council at Redhall, added: "Redhall School is an excellent example of the council's commitment and policy of continuing to provide special schools."