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Last Updated: Monday, 4 December 2006, 15:36 GMT
Cash improves disabled facilities
Rutland House in Nottingham
The complex caters for 20 boarders and two day pupils
A group of disabled pupils in Nottingham is getting specially adapted facilities, thanks to an investment of �160,000 from a charity.

The cash from Scope, which helps people who have cerebral palsy, is paying for adapted accommodation which includes a range of specialist equipment.

The students all go to Rutland House School in Nottingham.

Head teacher Carole Oviatt-Ham said the facility would make a "massive difference" to the pupils.

"The staff that support them will know their needs because they have a detailed care plan," she said.

The equipment includes baths and toilets and wheelchair access to the school's new bungalow.

Rutland House includes a primary school and a secondary school with two day pupils and 20 boarders.

The curriculum includes regular visits to theatres, local shops and other leisure activities.


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