RJ Mitchell Primary School expansion
Havering Council's £2.8 million expansion of RJ Mitchell Primary School, including a new nursery and SEND unit, has gone out to tender.
Havering Council's Cabinet approved plans for the £2.8 million expansion of RJ Mitchell Primary School on September 16, 2026. The project, which includes a new nursery and an expanded Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) unit, has since gone out to tender. The new nursery will offer 18 places for children aged two to four, funded by grants from the Department for Education and the Local Authority.
The expansion aims to address identified shortfalls in local provision, specifically a shortage of places for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds in the Elm Park ward. A report to the Cabinet noted very limited availability across existing providers, with Department for Work and Pensions data suggesting unmet demand for accessible nursery provision. A consultation period prior to approval showed a significant majority of respondents supported both proposals.
Key facts
- Havering Council's £2.8 million expansion project for RJ Mitchell Primary School has gone out to tender. Source
- Havering Council's Cabinet approved the expansion plans on September 16, 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The project includes a new 18-place nursery for children aged two to four. Source 1 Source 2
- The expansion also includes an expanded Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) unit. Source 1 Source 2
- The new nursery places will be funded by grants from the Department for Education and the Local Authority. Source
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