Welcome to Cockburn Reach Academy

Cockburn Reach Academy is a forty place, independent special school for pupils aged between five and eleven years old (year 1 to year 6). All of the pupils who attend Reach are dual registered with their referring school and all have SEND needs. Their primary SEND need is a Social, Emotional and Mental Health need. Our aim is to reengage them with education and prevent them from being suspended or permanently excluded from mainstream primary school.

Pupils attend Reach every week, Monday-Thursday. On Fridays they attend their mainstream school, with support from Reach staff. Relationships are key and we work closely with pupils, their families, referring schools and outside agencies and professionals. We all work together to identify a pupil's needs and in developing approaches to support them in returning to their referring mainstream school or if a parent requests it a new mainstream school. It is up to referring schools to organise managed moves into new schools. The integration process into mainstream usually takes three weeks.

For some pupils a specialist setting may be more appropriate. If this is required, the referring school will apply for an Education, Health and Care Plan. This process takes twenty weeks. Once a final EHCP is in place, we support the pupil with their transition into their named school.

Include

Develop individually and work together
Respect each other and recognise individual differences
Show equality and diversity to all
Build and maintain friendships

Engage

An enriched curriculum
Enjoy education
Have a healthy and happy mindset, physically, mentally and emotionally
Learn and apply basic skills in core subjects
Learn to succeed

Celebrate

Achieve
Be proud and independent
Have aspirations for now and for the future
Succeed at Reach and in the outside world
Become confident citizens in society

Equality

Cockburn Reach Academy in line with Leeds City Council is committed to eliminating

unlawful discrimination,
harassment and victimisation;
advancing equality of opportunity
fostering good relations within and between our communities with a view to building good community relations

Reach gives pupils places and employs a staff of all races, abilities, sexes, ages, religions or beliefs, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and gender reassignments.

Our values at Reach are Include, Engage and Celebrate!

Our current equality objectives are:

To promote cultural development and understanding through a rich range of experiences, both in and beyond the school.
To tackle prejudice and promote understanding in relation to people with disabilities and those of differing races, beliefs or religions, sexual orientation, age or gender.
To ensure that all pupils are given similar opportunities with regards to activities and educational visits and experiences.
To allow equal access to information for all parents.

Cockburn Reach Academy has adopted Cockburn Equality and diversity policy which can be found in the policy page on the website.

Accessibility Statement

Curriculum Accessibility

We aim to provide a curriculum that is inclusive and accessible to all learners. Teaching and learning are adapted to meet a wide range of needs through differentiated instruction, flexible teaching approaches, and the use of appropriate support strategies and resources. Reasonable adjustments are made to support pupils with additional needs, including those with disabilities, special educational needs, or temporary barriers to learning. We work closely with pupils, families, and external professionals to ensure every child can access the curriculum and make progress.

Physical Environment Accessibility

Our school environment is designed to be as accessible as possible. We regularly review our buildings, classrooms, and outdoor spaces to identify and address potential barriers. Where necessary, reasonable adjustments are made to improve access for individuals with physical or sensory needs. This may include adapted facilities, classroom arrangements, or alternative access routes. We recognise that some aspects of our site may present challenges and are committed to ongoing improvement.

Information Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring that information is shared in ways that are accessible to everyone. School information is provided in clear, plain language and, where needed, can be made available in alternative formats upon request. We aim to ensure our website content is accessible and easy to navigate, and we welcome feedback to help us improve access to digital and written communications.

Ongoing Commitment

Accessibility is an ongoing process. We continually review our practices and seek feedback from our school community to help us improve. If you experience any difficulty accessing our curriculum, environment, or information, or if you require information in an alternative format, please contact 0113 2452793. We will do our best to respond promptly and positively.