Carlton Bolling secondary school success at 2025 SEND Awards

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A Bradford school has won national recognition for its efforts to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Carlton Bolling secondary school was named winner of the Most Inclusive Practice Across a School category at the 2025 SEND Awards.
The judges praised Carlton Bolling's whole-school approach, where SEND support is embedded across teaching, pastoral care, leadership, and support services.
Richard Daniel Curtis, chair of the judging panel, said: "With an award of this significance, judges look for schools that are above and beyond meeting their statutory duties - they look for schools whose culture embodies inclusion.
"The judges felt that the universal approach to meeting the needs of pupils with additional needs or disabilities at Carlton Bolling enables all students at the school to benefit from the support.
"This means that every pupil can access support when they need it."
According to a spokesperson, there has been a "significant rise in the number of students identified with additional needs" at Carlton Bolling.
Alice Moulden, SENDCo at Carlton Bolling, said: "It's a privilege to lead such a passionate and skilled team.
"Every day, they go above and beyond to ensure our students feel seen, supported, and valued.
"Their commitment to inclusion is unwavering, and it's inspiring to see the difference they make in our students' lives."
Carlton Bolling has invested in a 30-strong SEND team, including a non-teaching SENDCo, intervention managers, and learning support assistants.
According to a spokesperson, the team delivers more than 25 targeted interventions each week through the school's Ambition Hub, which offers emotional, academic, and life skills support tailored to individual needs.
Ubaid Naseem, deputy head teacher, said: "We're incredibly proud of this recognition.
"Our SEND provision is built on compassion, innovation, and a belief that every student deserves to succeed.
"From bespoke literacy programmes to SEND-specific trips and wraparound care, our approach is holistic and student-centred.
"This award is a testament to the dedication of our staff and the resilience of our students."
The judging panel singled out the school's 'new to English' provision, which is designed to support refugee and asylum-seeking students in developing language skills and confidence.
The award adds to Carlton Bolling's other accolades, including the School of Sanctuary Award, Careers Mark, and Physical Disabilities in School Award.
More information about the SEND Awards and this year's winners can be found at sendawards.com/2025-winners.