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Mobile classroom needed to 'alleviate' pressure at Henry Bloom Primary School

Saturday, 25 April 2026 06:51

By Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper

Picture credit: Isle of Man Government

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture has applied for planning permission

Planning permission is being sought for a new mobile classroom at Henry Bloom Noble Primary School.

The application by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture says the school wants to use the space to 'alleviate' pressure on existing teaching spaces within the main building.

The department says it's not to accommodate additional pupils or staff members, rather create a 'functionable and usable' area in place of the Post Graduate Medical Centre.

It would be single-storey, have inclusive access and provide a 'high-quality' learning environment for pupils.

It adds that the proposed development was shown to parents and carers at the school and a consultation was held for a week where it received 'no adverse' comments. 

If approved, it will provide two classrooms, toilets and a staff room.

The application is pending consideration and can be found here

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