Kier has been appointed to deliver a new SEND school in London. 

The new Pinn River School is a special educational needs and disability (SEND) school for pupils in the London Borough of Hillingdon. 

The project is funded by the Department for Education and the new school will be managed by the Eden Academy Trust. 

The new 180 place school for students aged 4-19, will specialise in the educational needs of children and young adults with severe or profound learning difficulties, including pupils with autism and/or multi-sensory impairments (MSI).

It will offer a wide variety of learning spaces including classrooms, activity spaces, learning hubs, life skills rooms and a range of therapy provisions including rebound therapy and a hydro pool.

David Rowsell, managing director for Kier Construction London, said: “We are proud to be working in partnership with the Department for Education and The Eden Academy Trust to deliver this new school. 

“Pinn River School will provide its students with modern facilities designed to meet individual needs and will help to meet the increased demand for specialist education places in the borough and surrounding communities.” 

During the build of this project, Kier has committed to supporting the local community by procuring materials locally where possible, providing work placement, apprenticeship and T Level opportunities, and engaging with local community groups and schools by offering work experience and site visits to showcase the roles available within construction.

This is the latest appointment for Kier on the Department for Education Construction Framework and further strengthens the company's position in the educational sector. 

Previous appointments include Carew Academy, a new SEND school in Wallington; Emmanuel School, a new sustainable community school in Havering and Oak Academy, a net zero carbon in operation secondary school in Bournemouth.