A Message from the Headteacher:

Dear Parents and Carers,

May I take this opportunity to assure you that I will work to the best of my ability to give every student here the best chances to succeed. Those of you who know me well will expect me to carry out my role with determination and dedication.

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.

Whether starting new at Maplefields or returning for another year, I hope your child will develop their character, skills and talents supported by our dedicated staff.

Headteacher

Miss Jessie Walker

About Maplefields School

Specialist SEN Behaviour Emotional and Social College (SEMH) and Academy

Maplefields is a specialist Academy based in Corby, Northamptonshire. The school caters for pupils with social emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH), as their primary need.

At the point of referral, 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. The school does not cater for pupils who have a diagnosis of Autism as their primary need.

Maplefields originally opened in 1998 on its previous site as a primary SEMH School and has developed over the years extending the age range and provision offered.

In April 2007 the age range was extended from Primary to Secondary.  In September 2012 the school became an Academy. This was a considered response by senior leaders, governors and staff to the school's consistent outstanding status and desire to provide the best possible learning outcomes for all pupils in the school community. The current specification caters for pupils from Year R (reception) to Year 13.

The school serves the north of Northamptonshire (Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and East Northants), but some pupils come from further afield if places are available, including neighbouring local authorities.

Most pupils travel on local authority transport. A small number of pupils who live locally walk or cycle to school.

The academy provides a Behaviour Outreach Service to schools across the county and supports a number of SEMH schools across the country upon request with behaviour outreach and school improvement work.

The Extended Team support parents/carers within the Maplefields community and Outreach Service.

Disabled Access

The school was purpose designed and built to cater for the needs of pupils with SEN and to allow complete access for all staff, pupils and visitors regardless of disability.

The whole building is on one level and allows wheelchair access to all areas, classrooms and specialist facilities.

The car park has allocated spaces to ensure disabled access close to the front entrance.

Our Pupils

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.

At the point of referral, many pupils have additional, associated and sometimes a complexity of needs which may include: ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder); ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder); ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder); Tourette's; Mental Health Difficulties; Language and Learning difficulties; Asperger's or are on the Autistic Spectrum. The school does not cater for pupils who have a diagnosis of Autism as their primary need.

Our pupils have previously found school a challenge and have had difficulty accessing learning. We aim to help them manage their behaviour by recognising their challenges and barriers and teaching them alternative ways to respond to difficult situations. In this way we help them to access learning and move towards success.

Maplefields aims to promote independent learning and support all pupils to be able to ultimately manage and control their own behaviour

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Transport

Most pupils are transported to school by taxi organised by the School Transport Section of Northamptonshire County Council. Parents/carers are notified of the taxi company details prior to the admission date and of any changes throughout the years.