Sustainable Travel Transforms Learner Independence at The Oaks
The Oaks Specialist College is proud to be leading the way in sustainable travel as part of its wider commitment to climate action. Working with Let’s Go Zero, the college developed a climate action plan that places sustainable transport at its heart, while recognising the unique challenges of supporting learners with special educational needs and […]
⚽️Dream day for our Dream team! ⚽️
On June 11, The Oaks football team represented the college at the 2026 Pan-disability Football Festival. This wonderful tournament gave our learners the incredible opportunity of playing at St. George’s Park, National Football Centre – the home of the England football team! On what was a very special day, for everyone involved, our team excelled […]
Oaks learners recognised as finalists for national award
We are delighted to announce that our incredible learners Kai, Alanah and Sean, have been selected as Finalists in The National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards 2025, in recognition of their work as Oliver McGowan expert co-trainers. They carry out this amazing service alongside our friends at Runway Training. Having started delivery in January, our […]
TechAbility 2024
TechAbility 2024 showcased the transformative power of assistive technology in enhancing the lives of individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities. This year’s event highlighted the experience of learners from The Oaks Specialist College, who ably demonstrated how everyday technology can foster independence and improve quality of life. Please click here for the full story.
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 result of a four year relationship with Tesco and a lot of hard work and drive from all involved. We are grateful that a large retailer has been agile enough to […]
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 all new from last year, so please grab your space and help us to support you to support our learners. To book your place please email [email protected] and any questions […]
College General Election
As part of our learner preparation for the general election we encouraged groups to come together and think about how the election process works – these videos are of four groups who have put their views onto the screen.https://www.theoaks.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Break-league.movhttps://www.theoaks.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Community-Party.movhttps://www.theoaks.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Joker-group.mp4https://www.theoaks.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The-Multicoloured-Group.mp4
Poppy’s interview with Matt Hancock
Our learner Poppy travelled up to meet Matt Hancock in his Westminster office last week to talk all about dyslexia. They talked all about the impact of having dyslexia and what it felt like, about Matt’s Accessibility Learning Foundation and also how beneficial using mobile phones in classrooms is for those who use the accessibility […]
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 skills and talents of many of our learners at this great event. Our Reverse Jobs Fair format provides everyone (employers and young people alike) with a relaxed, professional setting, in […]
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 prestigious status of Community Champion with The Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC). Jisc’s state their mission is to “improve lives through the digital transformation of education and research.” An area The […]