A big welcome was given to Lady Colgrain (Lord Lieutenant of Kent) when she visited Foreland Fields School in Ramsgate on September 12.
Foreland Fields School provides education and care for pupils aged 3 to 19 who have Profound, Severe and Complex Needs (PSCN). Some pupils have additional difficulties arising from physical disabilities or sensory impairments (visual and hearing difficulties) or Autistic Spectrum Disorder / Communication and Interaction Difficulties.
During her tour, Lady Colgrain met with teachers and students in their classrooms where she participated in some of the activities. She was shown around the school and saw some of the specialist areas which include a physical development room and hydrotherapy pool.
Lady Colgrain also visited the Hive project. This facility, which has only just started operating, is intended to deliver lifelong leisure and learning opportunities for children, young people and adults with special needs.
The Hive will benefit pupils and students who attend Foreland Fields School through improved access to sport and recreation activities. It will also become a valuable community resource through opening evenings, weekends and holidays as well as during term time to ensure that school leavers and adults with learning difficulties in the area can access, and benefit from, the facilities.
