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Construction of the Joseph Norton Academy in Deighton is advancing, with the main steel structural frame completed. This facility will provide a state-of-the-art environment for 132 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, relocating from Scissett as the Josie Thirkell Academy.

Internal work includes the finished installation of a precast stairwell and lift shaft, while electrical infrastructure is being established with a completed reinforced concrete base for the electrical substation. Additionally, a soakaway chamber has been installed to manage rainwater drainage, and measures are being taken to stabilize the soil embankment. The next phase will focus on constructing the building's exterior.