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Proud day for college as special needs unit opens

A new facility to provide education and training for young people with special needs Island-wide, has been officially opened at Isle of Man College this afternoon (Thurs)

The Annie Gill Centre has been fitted out with state-of-the-art facilities for post-16 students - who until now have been catered for at special needs units within the Island's secondary schools.

Chief Executive at the department of education Professor Ronald Barr says a big step forward's been taken in extending opportunities to young people with even the most complex special needs:    

 

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