Who are we?
The Oaks is an Outstanding college
The Oaks (est. 2018) is a specialist college for 18 to 25 year olds with learning difficulties in Kent, East Sussex and surrounding areas. We achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in May 2023.
Our Mission
Our mission is to put young people with learning disabilities at the heart of all we do.
We achieve our success by having highly skilled and committed staff who really care about the work that they do and who have a total commitment to our vision.
This will give all of our young adults opportunities to discover ways of learning that engage them. They will gain new skills, knowledge and behaviours that will lead to them being exceptionally well prepared for their next steps into adulthood.
Our Vision
We aim to ensure that every learner makes clear progress and they are respected and valued in their community, confident and able to contribute fully to society. On leaving The Oaks, our young people will gain employment, further training or meaningful volunteering roles.
Real World
We work closely with a number of employers and other organisations to ensure that the skills, knowledge and understanding gained in College are applied in the “real world”.
Leadership Team
Gordon Tillman
CEO
Ros Leach
Principal
Jackie Ellis
Deputy Principal
Lynsey Ritchie
Deputy Principal
Elizabeth Wilkins
Assistant Principal: Accessibility and Digital Applications
John Spavins
Business and Finance Lead
Organisation Structure
