A new Study Hub has been approved for Killingholme Primary School, giving more children with additional needs the chance to learn and grow closer to home. It will offer up to 10 places for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils who benefit from a calmer, more flexible setting but do not require a specialist placement.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Families rightly want their children to be supported close to home and this new hub helps make that possible by giving pupils with additional needs the right support in the heart of their community.”
The hub becomes the council’s sixth, created with local schools, and the first to open in a primary setting. Existing hubs operate in Scunthorpe, Ashby, Barton, and Winterton secondary schools.
It forms part of a broader effort to strengthen support across mainstream education, including the expansion of Specialist Resource Provisions (SRPs). Five SRPs are currently running across the area, with three more scheduled for 2026.
Study Hubs provide smaller groups, adapted spaces, and trained staff so pupils can stay connected to their school and friendships while receiving tailored help. SRPs support children with Education, Health and Care Plans, combining specialist input with access to a full curriculum.
Together, both models aim to ensure families can rely on local, community-based support that helps children thrive in familiar surroundings.
Image credit: North Lincolnshire Council
