Mrs House
Nurturing children’s curiosity and embedding a love of learning is a core aim of mine, as well as fostering a community of happy, kind, polite and resilient young people.
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The Rookwood School Learning Support Department has the experience and expertise to reduce barriers to learning and provide personalised interventions to ensure each pupil thrives.
Inclusive and compassionate
We welcome students of different abilities, backgrounds and aptitudes, including those with English as an additional language. Before they join, we meet and assess all of our starters to identify their individual strengths and weaknesses, enabling us to individualised learning support. The range of learning support we offer can be incredibly diverse, as it should be, to reflect the unique value of your child.
Multi-layered input and dynamic support
We take great care to keep track of every one of our pupils as they progress through the school, preparing a dynamic and informed IEP (Individual Education Plan) if required, which are updated in consultation with the child, the parents and the teachers – our approach is very student centered. This way, we are confident that we can identify and deal with any educational needs as they arise, and carefully informed by multi-layered input.
Smooth and informed transitions for new pupils
We believe a sharing of information is a critical aspect of learning support provision to ensure any new pupils we welcome are able to ‘hit the ground running’, able to take full advantage of a fresh start when joining Rookwood Primary School. A smooth transition is essential for any new chapter, especially when starting a new school. This process is greatly assisted by our knowledgeable SEN team, their strong coordination with fellow SEN departments from any school as a child might be arriving to us from, even if joining us from an international school. The transition must be seamless to ensure continuity and consistency for each child’s wellbeing and success.
A team around the child
Our experienced team of Learning Support Assistants and specialist teachers are available to every pupil. Once a pupil’s needs have been identified we work closely with the pupil, parents and teachers to agree the most appropriate provision to support that pupil. This provision is reviewed on a regular basis.
Rookwood Family
Mrs Abraham
I have been lucky enough to work at Rookwood School for the last twenty years – which sounds like a very long time but which has gone in a flash.
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Isabelle – Year 7
The school is really good at helping those who are finding things difficult and hard, they are really supportive when you need help and advice.
Read MoreNews & Events
Shrek The Musical is coming!
Get ready for a big, bright, and beautiful show! The school is bringing Shrek the Musical to life on 16th…
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Courage Over Comfort: Lessons from the Winter Olympics
Over the last week, I have sat down in front of the television for a few brief moments to watch…
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Boarding buzz: Fun, friendship and culture
What a fantastic half term it has been in boarding! From competitive board games and creative baking sessions to cosy…
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Preparing for the Future: Careers, Choices and Apprenticeships
It has been a busy half term for Mrs Singlehurst, Head of Futures, as she continues to embed Unifrog across…
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Hard work paying off in Sixth Form
The start of term has seen our Sixth Form students return with a really positive attitude and focus as they…
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Everyday behaviours for a happier, healthier school community
At the beginning of a new year, there is often talk of resolutions. On the surface, resolutions are simply intentions…
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Festive fun and holiday celebrations in Boarding
As we come to the end of a very special term, it’s been wonderful to reflect on all the festive…
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A moment to pause at Christmas
As we reach the end of a busy and rewarding term at Rookwood, the arrival of the festive season gives…
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Pupils celebrate first-round success in writing competition
Exciting news has arrived from the Prep School this week, as six of our pupils have been announced as progressing…
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