A report which is scheduled to be considered by the council’s executive on 17 September proposes extending provision at Carrongrange to create a single specialist campus for children and young people aged five to 18. 

The recommendation would mean that the ASN provision currently delivered through Kinnaird Primary School’s Thistle Wing and Thistle Wing Annexe, and Timezone at Maddiston Primary School, will be brought together within one setting.

The report also recommends that Education Services will continue to engage with Moray Primary School community throughout the design and development stages of the project and consider strategies to alleviate any impact on outdoor learning. 

The recommendation comes after a statutory consultation which took place from 27 April to 12 June 2026 in which an online survey, written submissions, public meetings, focus groups and engagement with pupils also went ahead.

Feedback received during the consultation found a high recognition of the need for high-quality specialist facilities for children and young people with severe and complex additional support needs. 

Respondents identified a variety of possible advantages, such as better learning spaces, and the chance to bring primary and secondary provision together in one campus.

The consultation also identified matters that respondents wanted to be tackled as the project takes form. Outdoor learning at Moray Primary School, traffic and transport arrangements, construction activity and future operational considerations were included among the issues. 

According to the report, these aspects will continue to be considered through the detailed design and development process.

Jon Reid, director of Education, said: “The consultation has been an important opportunity for families, pupils, staff and the wider community to share their views on these proposals, and I want to thank everyone who took part.

“We have carefully considered the feedback alongside the findings of HM Inspectors of Education.”

Reid added: “The report identifies a range of potential educational benefits associated with creating an all-through specialist campus, including improved continuity of learning, enhanced specialist facilities and support, and increased capacity to meet the needs of children and young people with severe, profound and complex additional support needs.

“We also recognise the issues raised and are committed to continuing engagement with stakeholders as the project develops should councillors approve the recommendations.”

The current primary ASN provision is expected to move to the new Carrongrange campus from January 2029, should councillors agree with the recommendations.