THE new flagship £7.5 million Hob Moor Children's Centre, in York, is now open.
The centre, in Acomb, is believed to be the first in the country to house a special needs school and a mainstream primary school under one roof.
It brings together both schools, a nursery, an extra-hours fun-club and a family support team under a single roof.
Patrick Scott, City of York Council's children's services director, and its executive member for education, Councillor Carol Runciman, were on hand to officially open the centre.
Mr Scott said: "It is a wonderful development that will provide professional and quality services to the children and families of Acomb and beyond."
The facility brings togetherHob Moor Community Primary School and Hob Moor Oaks Special School, as well as the Cherry Tree Nursery and a family support team and Sure Start programme.
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