Social Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
Southwark Council's Executive approved a new special school to expand provision for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Southwark Council's Executive approved plans on 13 October 2026 to relocate and expand Beormund Special School, which caters for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This decision will create 56 new places, increasing the school's capacity from 35 to 56 pupils, to address a growing demand for specialist educational provision in the borough.
The new purpose-built facility in Peckham is expected to open in January 2027. The expansion aims to provide suitable accommodation for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, which encompass difficulties related to emotional well-being and social interactions.
Key facts
- Southwark Council's Executive approved plans for a new special school for SEMH pupils on 13 October 2026. Source
- The new Beormund Special School will create 56 places for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Source
- The school's capacity will increase from 35 to 56 pupils. Source
- The new school is expected to open in January 2027. Source
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