Rockwood Academy Achieves the Autism Inclusion Award
8th September 2026
Dear Parents and Carers
Rockwood Academy Achieves the Autism Inclusion Award
We are delighted to share that Rockwood Academy has achieved the National Autistic Society’s Autism Inclusion Award.
This is a significant achievement for our school and, most importantly, for our students. The award recognises our commitment to understanding autism and creating an inclusive environment in which autistic students feel safe, understood and able to succeed.
Achieving this award reflects the work taking place across the Academy to remove barriers to learning, respond to students’ individual needs and ensure that every young person can participate fully in school life. It also demonstrates our commitment to listening to students and families, developing staff expertise and continually improving the support we provide.
We are extremely proud of our SEND team and would like to thank them for the dedication, care and hard work that made this achievement possible. Their commitment to our students, alongside the support of colleagues across the Academy, has been central to securing this important recognition.
While we are proud to receive the award, we also recognise that inclusion is an ongoing journey. We will continue working with students, parents, carers and professionals to strengthen our provision and ensure that every student at Rockwood Academy feels that they belong, are valued and can achieve their full potential.
Thank you for your continued support.
Yours faithfully
Mr Saqib Malik
Head of School
3rd July, 2026
Maintaining High Standards of School Uniform
3rd July 2026
Dear Parents and Carers
At Rockwood Academy, we are proud of the high standards we set for our students. Our school uniform is an important part of this, as it helps students develop a sense of pride, belonging and readiness for learning.
We are writing to ask for your support in ensuring that your child wears their uniform smartly every day. In particular, students must ensure that their shirt is tucked in neatly and that their tie is pulled up properly to the top of their collar. These small details matter because they reflect the standards, discipline and sense of Excellence we expect from every Rockwood student.
Excellence is one of our CORE Values, and we want students to embody this in everything they do; how they learn, how they behave, how they treat others and how they present themselves. Wearing uniform correctly is a simple but important way for students to show pride in themselves and in our academy community.
Please support us by checking your child’s uniform before they leave for school each morning. We would also be grateful if you could speak to your child about why dressing neatly and smartly is important, not only in school but also in preparing them for future expectations in college, employment and wider life.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain the highest standards at Rockwood Academy.
Yours sincerely
Mr S Malik
Head of School
15th July, 2026
The end of year letter from the Head of School
15th July 2026
Dear Parents and Carers
As we reach the end of another successful academic year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for welcoming me back into the academy. It is a privilege to lead the academy.
There have been so many opportunities our children have engaged in, from inspiring visits to top colleges that broadened our students’ horizons, to the well-deserved reward trips to Birmingham Football Club and the beach; this term has been filled with both learning and laughter. A particular highlight was our Rockwood Citizens Award, where students were recognised for their immense hard work and dedication. The vibrancy on display was a testament to the vibrant spirit of our school community.
We will be dismissing students for the summer holiday from 2.15pm on Friday 17th July 2026.
Lost Property:
Should your child have any lost property, please ask them to speak with the Reception staff before we break up for the summer holiday. Any lost property remaining at the end of the year will be donated to a local charity.
School Gates:
For the new academic year starting in September, the school gates will open at 08.30am and close promptly at 08.40am. Students arriving after 08.40am will be marked as late. The school day starts at 08.40am with the morning line-up. We kindly ask for your support ensuring students arrive on time and ready to learn.
First day back arrangements:
We will be excited to welcome our students back on Thursday 3rd September 2026.
Year groups will be returning following a staggered timetable:
Year 7 and Year 11 will arrive to the academy at 8.30am.
Year 8, 9 and 10 will arrive to the academy at 11.30am.
Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We wish all our families a restful and enjoyable summer break.
Yours sincerely
Mr S Malik
Head of School
17th July, 2026
Free School Uniform
17th July 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
I hope this email finds you well.
At CORE Education Trust we are continually looking for new ways to support our families and
with that in mind, I am pleased to tell you that we will be offering all compulsory branded
uniform items free of charge to all students from September 2026.
Students have been measured in School, and their items will be available to collect from 17th
August 2026 from School reception. If your child was not measured in school, a range of sizes
will be available for students to try on, and items can be exchanged if required. The uniform
items being supplied by Clive Mark and Crested School wear are:
• Blazer
• Tie
• PE polo top
• PE shorts
• PE jumper (mid layer)
• PE trackpants/tracksuit bottoms
I hope this will come as welcome news and should you have any questions about this letter,
or how to access your free items of uniform, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s
school in the usual way.
Best wishes for the summer,
Yours Sincerely,
Jo Tyler
CEO