Posted on Friday 14th November 2025
Photo (L-R): Councillor Alex Hunt, Headteacher Mandy Whitehouse, Deputy Headteacher Gemma Simpson, Teacher Beth Riley, and pupils Ayah and Robyn.
Children at River View Primary School in Burton are enjoying their new classrooms and facilities.
The new Trent View Hub SEND resource base provides 16 places for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Early Years, Key Stage One and Key Stage Two.
The £730,000 project was funded by Staffordshire County Council and included the refurbishment of an existing unused bungalow on the school site. It also included the construction of a brand new building comprising of a modern teaching space, nurture/sensory rooms and an external play space. The new units provide a modern space for children to learn and develop.
Alex Hunt, Cabinet Support Member for SEND at Staffordshire County Council, said:
“It’s wonderful to see the children settling into the new Kingfisher and Mallard classes and enjoying their learning and their play time.
“The new classroom space, group work room and sensory room are not only providing important additional places for children with SEND but will help enhance the children’s learning and development. It also means children with SEND will be taught in small groups by staff who are skilled to meet their needs.
“This additional provision is part of our wider plans to provide more school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities.”
The school is run by the Endeavour Multi Academy Trust and the project was delivered by Entrust Property Services.
Headteacher Mandy Whitehouse said:
“We’re thrilled to officially open the Trent View Hub and welcome children into these inspiring new learning spaces.
“The Kingfisher and Mallard classrooms, along with the sensory and nurture rooms, are already making a meaningful difference to our pupils’ development. This dedicated provision allows us to offer tailored support in a nurturing environment, helping every child thrive. We’re proud to be part of a project that reflects a strong commitment to inclusive education and the needs of our community.”
An event to celebrate the opening was held on Wednesday 12 November where children, staff and parents were joined by partners from the school's Local Academy Board, along with representatives from Staffordshire County Council.
Staffordshire County Council remains committed to providing children with specialist SEND support as early as possible and has trained teachers to provide more support in mainstream schools. It has also invested in additional educational psychologists, SEND keyworkers and EY SENCOS to speed up and support with the increasing demand for assessments.