Consultation on the proposal to establish a 5–18 Additional Support Needs (ASN) Campus at Carrongrange

Consultation on the proposal to establish a 5–18 Additional Support Needs (ASN) Campus at Carrongrange

Falkirk Council is carrying out a statutory consultation on a proposal to establish Primary stage Additional Support Needs (ASN) provision at Carrongrange High School, creating an all‑through 5–18 ASN campus.

As a result of this proposal, existing Primary ASN provision currently located at:

• Kinnaird Primary School (Thistle Wing and Thistle Wing Annexe); and
• Maddiston Primary School (Timezone)

would be permanently discontinued, with pupils transferring to the new provision once operational.

The Executive (including Education) agreed on 23 April 2026 to progress to a statutory consultation in accordance with the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010.

Why are we consulting now?

Over a number of years, Falkirk Council has been developing proposals to modernise and expand its Additional Support Needs (ASN) provision.

This proposal reflects:

• Increasing levels of complex, severe and profound ASN across the Council area
• The need to replace Primary ASN accommodation that no longer fully reflects current best practice or the level and nature of pupil need
• The opportunity to deliver a purpose‑built, fully accessible learning environment through investment supported by the Scottish Government’s Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP)

The proposed development represents a significant capital investment of approximately £30 million in the learning estate. It is an investment proposal, not a savings exercise, and is intended to deliver long‑term educational, wellbeing and inclusion benefits for children and young people.

Before any final decision can be taken, a formal statutory consultation must be carried out.

Consultation

The purpose of this consultation is to gather the views of parents, carers, pupils, staff and the wider community who may be affected by the proposal.

The consultation will run from:

Monday 27 April 2026 to Friday 12 June 2026

All comments received during the consultation period will be considered and reported to the Executive (including Education) before a final decision is made.

Give us your views

We want to hear your views on this proposal.

You can take part in the consultation by:

• Completing the online consultation questionnaire
• Emailing your comments
• Writing to Education Services
• Attending one of the public meetings listed below

More information on how to respond is included within the Proposal Document.

Public meetings

Three public meetings have been arranged and are open to all interested parties:

In‑person meeting

Carrongrange High School, Oxgang Road, Grangemouth, FK3 9HP

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 18:30 – 19:30

Online meeting

Microsoft Teams

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 18:30 – 19:30

Monday 25 May 2026, 12:30-13:30

At the meetings, council officers will outline the proposal, answer questions and record views expressed.

Proposal papers

The key documents relating to this consultation are available below:

• Statutory Consultation Notice
• Proposal Document – New 5–18 ASN Campus at Carrongrange

Printed copies can also be requested free of charge.

Further information

If you have any questions about this consultation, please contact:

Education Services

Email: educ.consultation@falkirk.gov.uk

Documents can be provided in alternative formats or languages on request.

This consultation is being carried out in accordance with the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010