Three Ways School
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Three Ways School is a special school in Odd Down, Bath, England.
It was created in 2005 from the amalgamation of three special schools in Bath, the Royal United Hospital School, Summerfield School and Lime Grove School, but only moved into its new £12 million, purpose built facilities after they were opened on 17 November 2007, by High Sheriff of Somerset
, David Medlock.
The buildings, grounds and facilities cater for up to 150 children and young people with a range of special needs. The school is divided into small family units from the nursery for the very youngest children to a post 16 centre. The facilities include a sensory theatre and Hydrotherapy
pool. The school also has partners with Ralph Allen School
.
Architects for the scheme were Cardiff
-based B3, and it won the “Inspiring Design - special needs” in the British Council for School Environments (BCSE) inaugural awards in 2008.
It was created in 2005 from the amalgamation of three special schools in Bath, the Royal United Hospital School, Summerfield School and Lime Grove School, but only moved into its new £12 million, purpose built facilities after they were opened on 17 November 2007, by High Sheriff of Somerset
High Sheriff of Somerset
The Office of High Sheriff of Somerset is an ancient High Sheriff title which has been in existence for over one thousand years. The position was once a powerful position responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing law and order in Somerset a county in South West England. In modern times the...
, David Medlock.
The buildings, grounds and facilities cater for up to 150 children and young people with a range of special needs. The school is divided into small family units from the nursery for the very youngest children to a post 16 centre. The facilities include a sensory theatre and Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy, involves the use of water for pain-relief and treating illness. The term hydrotherapy itself is synonymous with the term water cure as it was originally marketed by practitioners and promoters in the 19th century...
pool. The school also has partners with Ralph Allen School
Ralph Allen School
Ralph Allen School in Combe Down, Bath, England is a non-denominational, co-educational school for 11-18 year olds.The school was built and named in 1957 to commemorate Ralph Allen . It opened in 1958...
.
Architects for the scheme were Cardiff
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
-based B3, and it won the “Inspiring Design - special needs” in the British Council for School Environments (BCSE) inaugural awards in 2008.