PLANS to expand two classrooms at Troon Primary School for additional support needs (ASN) provision are set to be considered. 

South Ayrshire Council is set to consider the proposals this week, with the classrooms set to be ready by August next year if approved.

The classrooms could accommodate around 20 pupils with additional support needs, due to a decrease in the number of pupils at the school.

Lyndsay McRoberts, depute chief executive and director of education, said: “Educational services currently operate three supported ASN learning centres situated within mainstream primary schools which offer a high level of support to young people who have significant additional support needs.

“Demand for placements within these centres has increased year on year with almost all primary centres now working at capacity. Educational services ASN learning centres are situated in Girvan, South Ayr and North Ayr.

"This results in vulnerable young people, who reside in the north of the authority, having to endure a lengthy taxi journey to and from school each day.

“Through a falling roll and space subsequently becoming available at the school, educational services have identified two rooms within Troon Primary School that could be converted into ASN classrooms for the 2025/26 school session commencing in August 2025.”

Proposals would include a sensory room, quiet room, an ASN play space and other support accommodation. 

The funds for the alterations would be taken from the council's schools refurbishment budget for 2025-26.

A public consultation will take place in the coming months if the plans are approved, with a public meeting in Troon Primary School on October 24.