A special school that is due to come to West Norfolk has moved a step further as a trust has been selected. The school for Downham is part of Norfolk County Council’s multi-million-pound local first inclusion programme, which will create 100 places for children aged between five and 18 with communication and interaction needs. The Department for Education has appointed the Eastern Learning Alliance to lead the school – which is due to open in September 2026. Cllr Penny Carpenter, cabinet member for children’s services at Norfolk County Council, said: “This announcement is a significant step to…
