Ogilvie Construction is continuing work to build a £17 million Centre of Excellence in Aberdeen.

The new school is being built on Howes Road and scheduled for completion in August.

The Orchard Brae facility will act as a hub for best practice in supporting pupils from across Aberdeen with Additional Support Needs (ASN).

In addition, it will act as a:

• Hub for outreach services such as communication and language


• New resource centre for ASN teaching and training facilities

• Community hub for families, ASN parents/ groups and charities to access

• Multi-agency facility for health, education, social work and family support

Other features include a special ASN playground and garden for the whole ASN community.

Speaking during a visit to the project site, Cllr Angela Taylor said: "It's great to see the progress on the site and when Orchard Bae opens in August for the start of the new school year I'm sure the children will be thrilled with their new facilities and surroundings.

"This is more than just a school we are building; it will be a community hub and a centre of best practice where children and staff will be able to enhance their potential in the best possible setting."

(LM/CD)