“We are committed to ensuring that children and young people with SEND can access the right support, in the right place, at the right time,” said councillor Wayne Briggs, portfolio holder for education at the council.
“The decisions taken by Cabinet will increase specialist resourced provision within mainstream schools, helping more children to thrive in their local communities.”
The authority said it was looking to increase the number of resourced provision places to more than 500 by 2028.
Councillor Stephen Shaw, portfolio holder for finance and property, said: “This targeted investment of £321k demonstrates our continued commitment to using capital funding responsibly and strategically to meet growing demand for specialist provision.
“By expanding resourced provision within existing school sites, we are making effective use of our assets, ensuring value for money and helping to reduce longer-term pressures on the High Needs budget, including transport costs, while delivering improved local access for families.”