Construction firm Kier has been selected to build a new satellite facility for Clarendon School, a special educational needs and disability (SEND) school located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

The development, which is being delivered via the SCAPE Construction Framework, will improve the school’s specialist offerings and provide facilities for up to 77 pupils across primary and secondary levels. It will cater to students with modern learning difficulties and complex needs, including those on the autism spectrum.

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Kier will lead the design and construction of the satellite centre, which will include ten classrooms and four specialist teaching spaces for art, drama, music, food technology and life skills. Additional facilities will include a new hall, kitchen, office space, therapy rooms, group rooms and breakout areas.

External areas of the site will provide new soft and hard play areas together with a court area and a sensory garden. Car parking facilities for staff incorporates electric vehicle charging points and cycle storage, which supports sustainable travel.

The school aims to achieve a 'BREEAM' 'Excellent' rating and net zero carbon in operation, in line with local and London planning requirements. Energy efficiency features include heating powered by air source heat pumps, photovoltaic panels for green electricity, motion detection light switches, and smart metres with energy monitoring and reporting facilities.