Our School
Welcome to Maple House School
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Below is information for parents, carers and students to help them with key dates, useful links and information about the school.
Welcome
to Our School
Maple House is a school for children and young people with Autism or similar SEN and/or SEMH needs in the heart of the picturesque Bournville, a stones throw away from Cadbury World.
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Surrounded by lush greenery, picturesque buildings and steeped in historical significance to Birmingham we are therapeutic and nurturing setting..
We believe every child has the right to an exciting, varied curriculum to help them achieve their dreams, whether that is holistically or academically. By Curriculum we do not just mean work in the classroom. We offer a range of carefully planned interventions and therapies help to develop the child as a whole and a whole school personal development programme to promote independence, confidence and communication skills, as well as time to build relationships through social interactions and fun.
Leaders intend to offer pupils ample opportunity to develop their independence and confidence in a range of social settings. They intend that pupils will work closely with the local community to achieve this.
Leaders understand the challenges that many pupils are likely to have faced in their social lives and their education in the past.
The DSL brings a wealth of experience to the role and is knowledgeable about how to keep pupils safe and build a culture of safeguarding.
Leaders bring with them a wealth of experience from working with pupils with SEND. They are knowledgeable about the needs of the pupils they intend to cater for and intend that all staff working at the proposed school are equally well skilled.
The accommodation is maintained to a high standard. Leaders have worked diligently to achieve this.
Leaders are passionate about developing pupils’ love of reading.
Leaders intend to used the information that they gather to build bespoke curriculum pathways..... that will support pupils to make strong progress toward both their academic and their personal health goals.
Leaders’ strategy to ensure that pupils receive up-to-date careers guidance are well considered. They have thought carefully about the way pupils will be supported to make appropriate choices about their future careers.
They have carefully crafted a wide range of opportunities to ensure pupils play a central role in supporting both the proposed school community and the local community in which the school is situated.
Leaders recognise the importance of positive working relationships between pupils and staff.
The proprietor has actively employed staff who have a range of previous experiences and expertise in supporting pupils with SEND.
Academic Year
Maple House follows the BCC School Holidays
Our Uniform and Standards
At Maple House we understand that uniform can be overwhelming for students, but we also understand the importance of having a uniform in school for many reasons. We want to create a sense of belonging whilst being inclusive to all students and teach our students the importance of appearance, whilst ensuring that all of our students feel the same in school. We have considered the needs of our children and have sought to find the least invasive and demanding uniform approach.
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Our uniform is purple with the school logo. Students will be required to wear either:
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a school t-shirt or polo with a logo
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a school jumper, cardigan or fleece.
These are purple in colour, although there are white options in the t-shirt and polo available.
We ask that students, although they have control over the rest of the uniform, they wear
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black or grey bottoms/skirt or long shorts,
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black trainers or shoes.
We do provide additional items for those that would like the options including a hoody for Active Citizens days, a school coat with fleece lining and there are hats and bags available.
Additional school uniform requirements include:
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Waterproof trousers/jacket and wellies for Active Citizens/Forest School
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PE kit- either white or purple t-shirt
Ears are permitted to have one pair of studs for primary students, these must removed on PE days. Children in upper school are required to wear sensible ear studs and remove them for PE and outdoor education activities.
Children may wear a watch to school but no smartwatches must not be connected to mobile phones.
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Children should not wear makeup to school.
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Uniform will be available to order in school or via Kids Essentials School Wear (Northfield)
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Jumper/Cardigan/Fleece
Polos & T-shirts
Coats and Hoody