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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 13th & 14th 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)
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.
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:
The signs of the week are Hello and Goodbye. To see them modelled in different languages go to our YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCtak2VtgQTOwzNn8WDQPA
The signs of the week are Public and Private. To see them modelled in different languages go to our YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCtak2VtgQTOwzNn8WDQPA
The signs of the week are Orange and Banana. To see them modelled in different languages go to our YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCtak2VtgQTOwzNn8WDQPA
On Thursday 1st February we have our next parent forum starting at 10.30am. This is an opportunity to meet with other parents and share ideas. Our family support worker will be there and also our school nurse will be talking about her role and how she can support you.
Please do drop by for a chat over a cuppa.
This weeks signs are doll and bricks. To see them modelled in different languages please click on the link below:
https://www.oaklands.leicester.sch.uk/makaton/
or visit our YouTube Channel:
This weeks signs are book and teddy. To see them modelled in different languages please click on the link below:
https://www.oaklands.leicester.sch.uk/makaton/
or visit our YouTube Channel:
Go Kids Go offer a relaxed winter session at their premises on Raw Dykes Road in the city every Saturday between 9.30am and 10.30am.
During the session, the venue promises be noise free with no music, offering the children and young adults soft play and other activities including three tier mega soft play with an indoor football pitch, large four lane slide, and a ball pool.
Costs for this relaxed winter morning session are the same as usual entry fees and accompanying adults can enjoy a free hot drink at the session.
Phoenix, ODEON, Cineworld, Vue and Showcase cinemas screen films in a sensory friendly environment at set times during each month.
Find out more about these at www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids/cinema-screenings-leicestershire-autism-friendly-1391737
Vue host an autism friendly cinema screening on the last Sunday of every month at 10:15am.
Vue's February autism friendly film screening is The Grinch on Sunday 24 February at 10.15am
Cost: From £1.99
Boost Trampoline Park in Leicester hold regular sensory sessions every Wednesday from 2pm-4pm.
Cost: Contact centre to book and check costs
For further details go to www.boosttrampolineparks.co.uk
Flip Out Trampoline Park Leicester hold an ASD and disability session called Superstar Mondays every Monday between 6 and 7pm.
FTM Dance is a performing arts respite service for children and adults with additional needs, disabilities and medical needs aged 3 years old and above.
Join FTM Dance for their 'Mary Poppins' themed workshops during February half term, which will include dance, music and drama sessions taking place at Soft Touch Arts and the Brite Centre.
Parents and carers are welcome to attend these sessions with their children.
Activities take place on Monday 18 February 10am-2pm at Soft Touch Arts and Tuesday 19 February at the Brite Centre.
FTM Dance
In dance, the young people are encouraged to learn new choreography and create their own performances, whilst younger children are encouraged to take turns and develop listening skills through dance related activities.
In drama individuals have the opportunity to learn social skills through various exercises.
In music the young people have the opportunity to explore different instruments and create songs.
Cost: £34 for the four hour day. Parents/carers would need to attend these sessions.
Contact FTM Dance on 07543 068872 or 0116 3805608 for further information.
There is also a Winter Holiday Scheme at the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre from Tuesday 2nd- Friday 5th January 9.30am- 4.30pm, with wrap around care from 8am-6pm.
For further information, email: holiday@lopc.co.uk