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"
We are delighted to finally share the great news that The Oaks Specialist College has been awarded OUTSTANDING IN ALL AREAS following our recent Ofsted Inspection.
Huge thanks to all our supporters, staff, trustees and partner communities for their continued collaboration and passion for what we have created for our learners and their life opportunities.
We are extremely proud to hear what we already know to be true, and be recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted – We are THE MIGHTY OAKS!
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.
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.
Reverse Jobs Fair & Where Next? Combo Event
On Wednesday 13 March 2024, we are holding our annual Reverse Jobs Fair. For the third consecutive year, we are delighted to be showcasing the
Community Champion award from Jisc!
This week we were delighted to hear the news that our very own Assistant Principal: Accessibility and Digital Applications, Libby Wilkins has been awarded the
The Mighty Oaks? You can Bett on it!
On Friday 26th January 2024 three learners; Keira Eve, Kai Gaskin and Ethan Sanderson boarded the Cable Car in Greenwich to Bett at Excel London.
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