Award delight for 'inclusive and inspiring' school

BEING inclusive and inspiring has landed a Rotherham school with an award.

Aughton Academy, Aston, has been given the Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence Award.

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SUCCESS: Pupils celebrate achieving the award

This is a national recognition for schools that demonstrate inclusive practice and inspire others.

To mark the award, pupils will be taking part in outdoor learning and nature activities to celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday.

Inspectors praised the academy as “a school where equity and belonging are at the centre”, highlighting a culture where “every adult knows every child” and “adaptations are sensitively matched to individual need”.

Principal Toni Tomlinson said: “This reflects the entire staff team’s commitment to ensuring every child feels seen, supported and successful.

“I’m incredibly grateful to our staff, families and governors working together is what makes this possible.”

A parent said: “Aughton is a fantastic place. Every child is different and yet Aughton manage to pull out all the stops to make sure each and every child is cared for at all times.”

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