Welcome to The Oaks Specialist College
The Oaks is a great place to learn, develop and prepare for the next stage of your life.
Welcome to The Oaks Specialist College
"An Outstanding College"
The Oaks Specialist College is a Not for Profit organisation established in 2018 and is a successful provision for 18 to 25 year olds with learning difficulties in Kent and the surrounding area.
At our 2023 Ofsted Inspection we were awarded OUTSTANDING IN ALL AREAS – a huge recognition of what we have created for our learners and their life opportunities, and of the continued collaboration and passion of our supporters, staff, trustees and partner communities.
Why are we successful? Well, the best way to find out is to arrange to visit, come and talk with us and see for yourself. You are most welcome, and we encourage you to do so. But, in the meantime, you can read Ofsted’s full report here.
OPPORTUNITY
FOR ALL
EQUITY
DIVERSITY
UNIQUENESS
SELF RESPECT
Awards & Accreditations
The Oaks Specialist College is proud to be a Disability Confident organisation.
Shortlisted finalist for Teacher Development in Digital Accessibility.
The Oaks Specialist College is proud to be a member of the British Association for Supported Employment.
Awarded Microsoft Showcase
College 2023-2024 status.
Admissions
Admissions to The Oaks are offered on an individual basis and all learners must have a current Education, Health and Care Plan.
There are no other fixed or overarching admissions criteria; decisions are based upon the Leadership Team’s assessment of the College’s ability to meet individual needs. This is considered alongside the needs of all learners in the college, and the likelihood of the young person making educational progress.
However, if you have achieved Grade 3, or above, at GCSE level in either Maths or English Language, The Oaks will not be able to offer a study programme.
Safeguarding
Our top priority at The Oaks is the safeguarding of our young people.
Community
Community means everything to us at The Oaks.
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Our study programmes are tailored to suit each learner’s individual needs. Learners are not restricted by a profile and will access learning across our offer as appropriate.
Learner Stories
Meet our learners and read about their individual journeys and successes.
Tesco’s Disability Launch Programme
Enjoy this inspiring piece from the team at BBC News on our Jenny and her journey on The Tesco Launch Program. This is as a
Events and Workshops for 24/25
Our newly published circus of events and workshops for 24/25 is now here for you all to book on. There is plenty for everyone and
Sailing Trip
A number of learners went on a seven-day sailing trip in June. They set sail from Portsmouth and travelled around the Isle of Wight, helping
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