The number of children who need a special school place in Wrexham is increasing.
Wrexham Council is proposing to establish a new special school for pupils aged 3-11 years who experience social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
This proposal gives you the chance to have your say by raising any concerns or providing positive feedback on the plans. Comments will then be considered by the Council’s executive board, who will decide how to proceed.
Before you provide your feedback, have a look at the documents provided on the consultation webpage – the consultation document sets out the information that you will need to consider to take part fully in the consultation process.
You can access the online survey via the Your Voice webpage.
The consultation period will begin on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 and will end on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
If you would prefer to speak to someone about this proposal, we are holding a drop-in event at Gwersyllt Community Resource Centre on:
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
9:30-11:30am
We also have two virtual sessions that you can request to attend. These will be held on:
Thursday, July 2, 2026*
9:30-10am
Tuesday, July 7, 2026*
5-5:30pm
*To request access to the virtual session please email: ALNschoolconsultation@wrexham.gov.uk
Please register your interest for the virtual drop-in session by no later than Friday 19th June 2026. This will give us sufficient time to send you a virtual link and instructions ahead of the session.
You are also welcome to ask any questions and let us have your views by emailing ALNschoolconsultation@wrexham.gov.uk.
Cllr Phil Wynn, lead member for education, said: “In Wrexham we have a strong history of meeting the wide range of additional learning needs (ALN) of children and young people. Many are educated in mainstream schools, but a significant number require a more specialist setting for their learning and well-being needs to be met. The proposal to build this new school in Gwersyllt shows how the council intends to address the rising demand for special school places.
“I would ask that all those who have an interest in ALN provision in Wrexham and the establishing of this school, to take part in the consultation and let us know your thoughts”
