Maplefields Academy

Maplefields is a specialist Academy for pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) as their primary need.

“The school caters for pupils with social emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH), as their primary need.”

Pupils often present with additional complex needs beyond SEMH, including ADHD, ODD, Tourette's, mental health difficulties, and autistic spectrum traits.

“many pupils have additional, associated and sometimes complex needs, which may include: ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder); ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder); ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder); Tourettes; Mental Health Difficulties; Language and Learning difficulties; Asperger's or are on the Autistic Spectrum.”

School names multiple Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) covering headteacher, deputy heads, family support worker and SENCO roles

“The DSLs at Maplefields Academy are: - Carla Johnstone - Family Support Worker/Lead DSL - Jessie Walker - Headteacher/Deputy DSL - Dean Willis - Deputy Headteacher/Deputy DSL - Paul Lamb - Deputy Headteacher/Deputy DSL - Pamela Bell - Assistant Headteacher/Deputy DSL - Camilla Kerr - SENCO/Deputy DSL”

School has links to outside agencies, in-house school counsellors and a therapies team as part of pupil welfare support

“Our links to outside agencies, our own school counsellors, therapies team and our safeguarding team’s commitment to our pupil’s welfare provides the extra layer of protection some children require.”

School describes creating a safe, calm, caring and stimulating environment for pupils who have found school challenging.

“We strive to motivate pupils who have so far found school a challenge by providing a safe, calm, caring and stimulating learning environment.”

The headteacher names core values of caring, honesty, fairness & respect, perseverance, acceptance and celebration of diversity, with student wellbeing as top priority.

“The wellbeing of students is our top priority and I ask for your support in encouraging the core values of the school- caring, honesty, fairness & respect, perseverance, acceptance and the celebration of diversity.”

Admissions are not a standard application process; placements are determined by the Local Authority under the SEN & Disability Code of Practice, following school consultation.

“All admissions to Maplefields Academy are determined by the Local Authority in accordance with the SEN & Disability Code of Practice.”

Admission to the school is via referral with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), not standard application.

“All our pupils are referred with an education, health and care plan (EHCp) with severe Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH) being the primary need.”