New ARMS Provision, opening soon at Canons High.
September 2024
We are very pleased to announce that Canons High is soon to become an 'Additionally Resourced Mainstream School' (ARMS).
To this end, a specially designed modern 'Learning Hub' building is being constructed on site, nestling in between our existing main Teaching and Admin blocks.
It is here that we will soon be able to meet the needs of a small number of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) students who have been identified as having a greater need of assistance.
Artists impression of the new Canons High ARMS Provision Building.
Additionally Resourced Mainstream Schools
Specialist support within mainstream settings.
"Harrow Council try to make sure that, if possible, every child can attend a local school of their choice.
Most children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have their needs met by their school, but sometimes schools ask for for more help with these children."
With an ARMS provision, in our case a whole new specially built Learning Hub, students identified as having a greater need of assistance can get one-to-one or small group help from experienced staff and Special Teaching Services, whilst remaining at Canons and being part of our large school family.
Harrow currently has 16 ARMS schools, each one offering a different provision, be it for hearing impairment, physical disabilities, learning difficulties or Autism Spectrum conditions.
Building Progress.
Early September and the ground works are under way.
The frame goes up and the floor goes down.
The roof goes on.
November - week 1
Under Wraps and taking Shape.
November - week 2
External paving being completed and internal dry walling and suspended ceiling construction well underway.
The banging, drilling and cutting sounds coming from inside just add to our eager anticipation of it being finished.
November - week 3
The wraps are off!
The plastic covers came off today, revealing the internal walls and layout.
Also the large window frames were installed. The glass must be going in very soon now.
UPDATE
December - week 1
The doors are on but not open to us yet.
The glass is in, the doors are on, as are the lights. We have power; and by the looks of it, air conditioning, heating and even a toilet!
We will of course, update you with more news and photos as and when the stages of construction are revealed.
Keep watching this space.