The money will fund five schemes to provide school places or support students with special needs.

Families speak of being left in "despair" trying to access the right support for their children.

Derbyshire County Council says it will support families as dozens gathered to protest against the plans.

The new home will provide care for children with disabilities and complex learning needs.

The county council's plan to sell the Ada Belfield Centre in Belper has met with strong opposition.

Linsey Farnsworth says Derbyshire's patchy provision is leading some families to mental crisis.

More than 5,000 people signed a petition against the closure of the Ada Belfield Centre in Belper.

Bakewell's Albert Keir helped transport US troops to Normandy during the D-Day landings.