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

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:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCtak2VtgQTOwzNn8WDQPA

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:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCtak2VtgQTOwzNn8WDQPA

Have fun at Go Kids Go

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.

Go to the Cinema

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

Have a go at Trampolining

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.

Dance, Drama and Music sessions with FTM Dance

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 2^nd- Friday 5^th January 9.30am- 4.30pm, with wrap around care from 8am-6pm.

For further information, email: holiday@lopc.co.uk