We ensure that all of our students receive an education that is appropriate to their needs, promotes high standards, and the fulfilment of potential.
We welcome all students from the local community, and want to offer everyone the opportunity to receive an outstanding education.
We are committed to working collaboratively with our school community to ensure that all of our students receive an education that is appropriate to their needs, promotes high standards, and the fulfilment of potential.
In creating an inclusive learning environment, our aim is that every child will:
- Achieve their best.
- Become confident individuals living fulfilling lives.
- Make a successful transition into adulthood, whether into employment, further or higher education or training.
Further information regarding the ways in which we support our students with Special Educational Needs and/ or Disabilities (SEND), as well as useful information and resources on how to support young people with SEND in school and at home, is available below. You will also find a link to to Birmingham City Council’s Local Offer, which provides help, advice and information about the services available for your child.
If you have any feedback, or would like any further support, please do not hesitate to contact our SENCO via Email: [email protected]
SENCO: Mrs S Griffiths
0121 566 6500
From January 2026, the SENDCO and Deputy SENDCO will be running a clinic every Wednesday and Thursday between 15:30 and 16:30. If you would like an appointment to discuss your child’s special educational needs, please email: [email protected] who will arrange the appointment for you.
SEND Policy 2024-25
Accessibility Plan – Rockwood Academy 2023-2026
SEND Information Report – Rockwood Academy 2025-2026
The Birmingham Parent Carer Forum is a group of voluntary parent carers who have children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Whilst the forum is not a support group, they actively seek to work in collaboration with all parent carers, parent support groups, community groups, schools, voluntary and grassroots organisations to gather voices and experiences to influence change and challenge service design.
Birmingham Parent Carer Forum birminghampcf.org
Birmingham City Council’s Children and Families Directorate have surveys for young people with SEND are parents of SEND students. If you would like to take part, the links are below.
See below for an event designed to bring together local organisations, charities, and specialists who support autistic children, young people, and their families.
For families with children and young people, who are awaiting an Autism assessment, to offer guidance, support and a place where families can learn about the services available to them within the community and have a chance to meet others in similar situations.
Date: Wednesday 1st April 2026
Time: 10.00 am till 14.30 pm
Venue: Sense TouchBase Pears, 750 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, B29 6NA
Organised by: Birmingham Community Healthcare, Neurodevelopmental Pathway, Autism Team in collaboration with SENSE
CAT Parent carer workshop ( 26th March / pm)
Focus: ‘Sensory Differences’
Places are limited to 30, so parents need to book asap if interested.
Birmingham City Council Local Offer
Help, advice and information about the services available for your child or young person from birth to 25 years with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND).
www.localofferbirmingham.co.uk
Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Advice Line
Advice and strategies to support parents, carers, schools and other professionals in relation to a child or young person’s communication needs or eating and drinking concerns.
The child or young person you are calling about must be aged 0-18 years.
Call: 0121 466 6231
Open Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm
www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/childrens-SLT
Chatter Pack
Free Speech and language, OT, and many other SEND resources for families and schools
Jolly Phonics
Phonics, spelling, punctuation and grammar resources.
Spelling Frame
Spelling Activities and games
spellingframe.co.uk
The World of David Walliams
Free activity sheets
www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/activities/
Sensory App House
A range of apps are available for students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) or Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). All are interactive and many do not require significant coordination abilities.
Teaching Visually Impaired Students
A range of downloadable resources to support blind and visually impaired pupils.
OAK National Academy
Lessons with video support and tasks to complete.
www.thenational.academy
BBC Bitesize
Lessons, learning resources and educational games.
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Twinkl
Parents can sign up and create a free account with lots of resources to print at home.
www.twinkl.co.uk
White Rose Maths
Maths lessons.
whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Help Kidz Learn
A collection of games and resources designed for a range of educational needs and stages.
www.helpkidzlearn.com/
These sites will support your child with improving their basic vocabulary and are particularly useful if your child cannot access other resources provided by school.