A school in Powys has entered a new era after completing a move into a new, state-of-the-art building.

Ysgol Robert Owen, formerly known as Ysgol Cedewain, in Newtown, moved into its new building this week.

The building is part of Powys County Council's Transforming Education Programme.

As part of the programme, the council has already built one new high school and 10 primary schools, and has remodelled a primary and a high school.

The new school building was built for pupils with additional learning needs by Wynne Construction on behalf of the council.

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75 per cent of the funding for the project is being provided by the Welsh Government's Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, with the remaining 25 per cent of funding being provided by the council.

The new building includes facilities for 'very vulnerable' learners, including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory and physiotherapy rooms, a garden and a community café.

Outdoor sports facilities will now be developed on the grounds on the site of the former school buildings.

Staff are now able to teach in a learning environment that is fit-for-purposeStaff are now able to teach in a learning environment that is fit-for-purpose (Image: Supplied)

Councillor Pete Roberts, cabinet member for a Learning Powys, said: "I’m delighted that pupils and staff of Ysgol Robert Owen have moved into their fantastic new school building.

"I would like to thank the school community for their patience while this facility was being built.

"I would also like to acknowledge the school’s input into this scheme to ensure that it was built to minimise the design impact on pupils.

"This project has seen the council provide a world-class facility for the county’s most vulnerable learners.

"This new building is an important part of our strategy to transform education in Powys and will provide an environment where teaching staff can thrive and give vulnerable learners the facilities that meets their needs."