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Attention Autism Lending Library

Fri 12 Apr 2024

After attending some great training we have developed an Attention Autism Lending Library so that staff and pupils can make the most of these sessions

Bike Park

Fri 12 Apr 2024

We are thrilled that our bike park is complete and that the pupils are already having fun exploring the new area and learning new skills

We have had a brilliant week celebrating Autism Acceptance week and have raised a massive £2231!!! which is absolutely incredible. I want to say a massive thank you for all your support.

We have put some photos on the website - click the link below to have a look

https://www.oaklands.leicester.sch.uk/autism-acceptance-week/

Developing Communication

Thu 21 Mar 2024

We're proud to have an article published on the National Autistic Society website about working with parents & speech & language therapists to develop communication using AAC 😊🧩

Click on the link below to read:

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/a-collaborative-approach-to-developing-communicati

Oaklands School Ofsted Report

Thu 14 Mar 2024

Re: Oaklands School Ofsted Report

Dear Parents/Carers,

I am now delighted to be able to share our Ofsted Report with you following the Inspection visit we had on 13^th & 14^th February.

This Inspection was an ‘ungraded Inspection’, which means that the purpose of the visit was to determine whether the school remains ‘Good’. As you will read, Inspectors found that ‘Pupils flourish at Oaklands’, that we have ‘highly trained and skilled staff’ who work ‘highly effectively’ and that ‘the curriculum is highly personalised to pupils’ needs’. The full report can be found on our website here. We are extremely pleased with all of the comments in the Report and I am so proud that it reflects the continuous hard work of our whole staff team and Governors. Thank you also to all of you who took the time to complete the parent/carer survey; your feedback was an important part of the Inspection process.

The outcome of the report identifies that if this had been a Graded Inspection (where the grade can be changed) Oaklands School could have received an Outstanding judgement: There has been no change to this school’s overall judgement of good as a result of this ungraded (section 8) inspection. However, the evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be outstanding if a graded (section 5) inspection were carried out now.

The staff team & Governing body are delighted with this Ofsted Report, as a public endorsement of everyone’s dedication, morale and commitment to the pupils and community we serve.

During the Inspection, the Lead HMI Inspector, told us that this was not borderline, that our work in all areas is Outstanding, and she urged us to make sure that we continue to share our exceptional practice with other schools more widely.

As it was an ungraded Inspection, we are now awaiting another visit from Inspectors, which they have said will be in 1 -2 years, for a graded Inspection.

We hope you enjoy reading the report,

Regards

Sarah Osborne (Headteacher)

The Oaklands Offer!

Thu 07 Mar 2024

Coming soon - The Oaklands Offer. An opportunity for parents and carers to find out information about a range of local services and organisations that support pupils with SEND.

Notification of Ofsted Visit- Info for Parents/Carers

Mon 12 Feb 2024

12 February 2024

Dear parent or carer

Inspection of Oaklands School by Ofsted

We have just told your child's school that we will inspect it on 13 February 2024. The lead inspector will be Christine Watkins, HMI. We are writing to you because we would like to know what you think about the school. Please take a few minutes to read the leaflet that came with this letter. It explains why we inspect schools and what happens during an inspection.

Your views about the school are important to us

If you are a registered parent or carer of a pupil at the school (including pupils on sick leave or who are temporarily excluded), you can tell us your views about the school by completing Ofsted's online survey, Ofsted Parent View, at: https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk.

Ofsted Parent View asks for your opinion on some aspects of your child's school, including the progress made by your child, the quality of teaching, how the school deals with bullying and poor behaviour. It also provides a free-text box for you to make additional comments, if you wish. The inspectors will use the online survey responses when inspecting your child's school. Written comments can also be sent to the school in a sealed envelope, marked confidential and addressed to the inspection team.

To register your views, you will need to provide your email address, which will be held securely. It will not be used for any purpose other than providing access to the online survey. Neither schools nor Ofsted will have access to any email addresses.

Please complete the online survey by 11am on 13 February 2024 as this will give the inspection team more time to consider your views. However, we will consider all online responses that are completed during the inspection, although the free-text box facility will not be available after noon on 14 February 2024.

Speaking to an inspector

If you are unable to complete the online survey, it may be possible to speak to an inspector during the inspection, for instance at the start of the school day, or to pass on messages to the inspectors if you are unable to speak to them in person. Inspection administrators will be happy to make the necessary arrangements. If concerns are raised about child protection, we may have to pass the information we receive to social services or the police. You can contact the administrators on 03000130701. Inspectors will be pleased to receive your comments, but cannot deal with complaints about individual pupils or settle disputes between you and the school.

Gathering personal information on inspection

Inspectors will gather any personal information necessary to assist them in inspecting a school. Our privacy policy sets out what personal information we collect, what we do with it, how long we keep it and individuals' rights under data protection legislation. The contact details for Ofsted's Data Protection Officer are: Email - informationrequest@ofsted.gov.uk; Post - Information management team, Ofsted, 2 Rivergate, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6EH.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete the online survey.

Yours faithfully

Corinne Dakin

Inspection support administrator

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The accompanying booklet can be found here:

School Inspections- A guide for parents