Aberdeenshire Council is to move the enhanced provision centre from Newtonhill School to Portlethen Primary School. Although this will be welcomed in Portlethen, not so in Newtonhill.
Members of the education committee made the decision after discussing the outcome of a statutory consultation on the proposal.
Enhanced provision centres are a support base for children with additional support needs.
Committee members heard that there are at least 20 children in Portlethen who would be accessing enhanced provision and it is where the need is greatest. Pupils from Newtonhill who need additional support would still receive it as required.