Our vision and values are captured in the phrase ‘Oaklands is unique’
| U | Understanding | We are an Autism Specialist school where staff strive to understand every child’s needs so they can develop their full potential and work with the community to develop wider understanding about Autism |
| N | Nurture | Every member of Oaklands school (children, staff & families) is nurtured to develop their talents, interests and skills, now and for the future |
| I | Interaction and Communication | We insist on high quality interactions between children, staff and community in every environment at all times, so that every member of our school can express their character and value using their preferred methods of communication |
| Q | Quality | We strive to excel in every area of school, including through sports, social and cultural experiences, and in our work with the community so that our Oaklands family have a high quality of life |
| U | Us | Oaklands is a family and everyone who is involved with school has value and can contribute to our shared learning |
| E | Engagement | Our learners are engaged and challenged through an irresistible curriculum that meets their needs and prepares them for the world |
We can achieve this through: