The College
The 'Mighty' Oaks builds skills for independence and employment
Our Offer
Our aim is to provide learners with the support they require to continue to learn transferable skills through the English, Maths and ICT curriculum, together with personal and social skills development and enrichment programmes.
We offer a range of Functional Skills and NCFE Qualifications. Learners’ study programmes are personalised so they can achieve their potential.
Preparation for Adulthood
We offer a range of Functional Skills and NCFE Qualifications. Learners’ study programmes are personalised so they can achieve their potential.
Enterprise
Projects
The Oaks offers a range of fun, creative and practical work placements, and enterprise projects, that provide our learners with valuable work experience in a safe supportive environment.
Life at The Oaks
The Oaks is committed to creating an enriching and safe environment enabling all learners to thrive and succeed in their learning and development, and fully participate in their chosen pathway once they leave education.
Careers & Employability
Careers and Employability Skills are embedded into the College Curriculum. As part of the careers programme we provide high quality careers information, advice and guidance, as well as a host of work-related learning.
Residential trips
Our residential trips give amazing opportunities for our learners to have hands-on experiences – building confidence and new skills.
Wellbeing Support
Services
Learner Story
Alex
Alex’s life has been transformed through technological solutions to communication - building his skills and increasing his confidence.
Visit our Learner Stories page to learn about his story, and others at the college…
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 2022-2023 status.
Awards & Accreditations
Shortlisted finalist for Teacher Development in Digital Accessibility.
Awarded Microsoft Showcase
College 2022-2023 status.
The Oaks Specialist College is proud to be a Disability Confident organisation.
The Oaks Specialist College is proud to be a member of the British Association for Supported Employment.
