Rockwood Academy, part of CORE Education Trust, is celebrating after receiving the National Autistic Society’s Autism Inclusion Award, recognising the Birmingham school’s commitment to understanding autism and creating an inclusive environment for autistic students.
The award recognises the work taking place across the school to remove barriers to learning, respond to students’ individual needs and ensure autistic young people can take part fully in school life.
We are very proud to have received the National Autistic Society’s Autism Inclusion Award. It recognises the commitment of our staff to understanding autism and making sure our students feel understood, included and supported in school.
Jamie Henshaw, executive headteacher at Rockwood Academy, said:
I would particularly like to thank our SEND team for their dedication and hard work. Their commitment to our students, alongside the support of colleagues across the school, has been central to achieving this recognition.
As part of the award process, the school has focused on listening to students and families, developing staff understanding of autism and continually improving the support available to students.
The recognition reflects the work of staff across Rockwood Academy, with the SEND team playing a central role in developing its approach to autism inclusion. The school’s wider SEND approach is designed to help young people achieve their best, build confidence and prepare for adulthood.
