The innovative new Golden Lane campus came one step closer to reality with the appointment of Islington-based Nicholas Hare architects by Islington Council and CEA@Islington. Visuals prepared by the team show a building of high architectural and design quality, aimed at creating one of London's best teaching and learning environments.<BR/><BR/>The campus will bring together Richard Cloudesley special school, Prior Weston primary school and Fortune Park Sure Start Children's Centre.<BR/><BR/>The new building will combine the children's centre, 420 place primary school and the primary department of the special school for 30 pupils with physical impairment; all operating in an integrated, inclusive environment, and offering a full range of services to children and families.<BR/><BR/>The campus will offer an extended school day, open 49 weeks a year and will include holiday schemes and respite care for physically challenged and sick pupils. Education and care will be provided all day with extended days for working parents.<BR/><BR/>Cllr James Kempton, executive member for regeneration and education, said: <BR/>"The exciting plans for the Golden Lane Campus is just one of the many ways that will see major improvements to Islington schools, taking us a step further towards creating an education service fit for the twenty-first century. <BR/><BR/>"The campus will offer sensory therapy, a new sports hall, crche and a cafe. Once open, we will we have a modern, inclusive school that integrates pupils with special needs as well as a resource available to the whole community. "<BR/><BR/><BR/>- ENDS -<BR/><BR/>For further information please contact:<BR/><BR/>Louise Trewavas<BR/>CEA@Islington<BR/>T: 020 7527 5545<BR/>E: Louise.Trewavas.cea@islington.gov.uk<BR/>
<BR/>Notes for editors<BR/>Nicholas Hare Architects were selected through a design competition of five practices, Feilden Clegg Bradley, Penoyre Prasad, John Pardy with Sir Colin Stansfield Smith, and Cottrell Vermeulen with Sarah Wigglesworth and ADP
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