Life at The Oaks
Visitors are always welcome, but here's a peak behind the scenes in the meantime...
The Oaks is committed to creating an enriching and safe environment that enables all our learners to thrive and succeed in their learning and development so they can fully participate in their chosen pathway once they leave education.
Our Refurbishment Journey
The Oaks was transformed into a vibrant educational provision, providing our learners with opportunities to gain valuable life skills that are supported in a holistic and individualised way.
Propel Initiative
We are founding partners in the national Propel initiative. Our shared vision is to generate and support opportunities beyond education for young adults with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to lead positive, fulfilled lives, enabling them to contribute to society through meaningful employment.
With preparation, support, and guidance for the young people, and by working with the recruiting organisation, we aim to create an environment and culture for the employee to grow and excel in their role.
Our ethos is centred around providing opportunities for everyone to thrive in safe, purposeful, and sustainable employment, where the individual, the employer, local communities and the national economy all reap the rewards.
Microsoft Showcase accreditation
The Oaks has been recognised for the incredible impact the college has in using technology to increase autonomy and independence for local young adults with learning difficulties.
We were awarded Microsoft Showcase College for 2022-2023 and recently attained the same for 2023-2024. Microsoft award this prestigious status to “an elite group of colleges that exemplify the best teaching and learning in the world today.”
Learner Story
Luke
Luke wanted to work in retail and to be able to travel independently to his workplace.
Visit our Learner Stories page to learn about his story, and others at the college…
