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
1st September, 2026
Maintaining High Standards of School Uniform
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