17/08/2026
Aurora Brampton Valley School: Ready for Key Handover
After months of planning, designing and building, Aurora Brampton Valley School in Market Harborough is one step closer to opening its doors.
Headteacher Emma Wiliams said: “Today, we officially received the keys from the builders meaning we can now begin to instal furniture and equipment in preparation for our autumn opening.
“Every corner of the new building has been carefully planned. The parquet hall, with its warm herringbone pattern, will soon echo with assemblies, laughter and shared achievements. The classrooms, calm and light filled, are designed to nurture focus and belonging. The specialist spaces - from the science lab to the kitchen - reflect our commitment to practical learning and independence, giving students the tools to explore and create.
“Aurora Brampton Valley will provide a safe, inspiring environment for children and young people with complex needs. It will be a place where every learner is known, valued and supported to reach their potential. The design embodies that ethos: flexible spaces for therapy and teaching, sensory friendly finishes and outdoor areas that invite calm and connection.
“The courtyard canopy, visible from the classrooms, is a space that will host outdoor learning, quiet reflection and joyful play - a reminder that education happens everywhere, not just within four walls.
“As founding headteacher, I feel immense pride in what’s been achieved so far. This project has been about more than constructing a school; it’s about building a community. Aurora Brampton Valley will be a place where staff feel empowered, families feel welcomed and students feel safe to be themselves.
“I can’t wait to welcome our first students and families into this beautiful new home for learning.”