Welcome to Oakwood Learning Centre
- ADHD, ASD, SEMH
- 8-18 yrs
- 52 Week
- Boys & Girls
- Outstanding Provider
About Oakwood Learning Centre
Located in the North East and set on an 8 acre site, our fully integrated therapeutic, education and care enables young people to realise their full potential, whilst developing their social and emotional resilience for the next chapter in their lives. The unique characteristic of our integrated provisions are the delivery of wraparound education, therapy and care to all children and young people 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
A big warm welcome to our website
Welcome to Oakwood Learning Centre. Our vision is to provide the highest quality education and care for our small group of pupils, which allows them to thrive and develop into outstanding member of our community and beyond. The Learning Centre is a vibrant, happy and purposeful community in which every pupil is known and valued.
By offering a highly personalised, structured curriculum for pupils we are able to ensure positive learning and social outcomes for all. Our culture of achievement is supported by our staff team, which comprises of a vast range of skills and expertise, and who support the young people to achieve their very best.
We are here to help parents, carers, social workers and local authorities in their search for the right provision for young people. If you feel that you would like to know more or to arrange a visit please don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Alister Sidgwick
Aims and ethos
We are committed to creating a caring, supportive, and welcoming learning environment where our pupils reach their full potential both socially and academically.
Our broad curriculum allows pupils to pursue both academic and vocational paths allowing individuals to strive in their areas of strength.
We are dedicated to the following principles:
- To respect the value of all individual pupils and staff
- To provide the highest standards of care and education
- To ensure safety, security and opportunities for success
Awards and accreditations
Take a virtual tour
Our unique environment is the perfect backdrop for young people to live, learn and thrive.
Press play to take a tour of our learning centre and children's homes and listen to staff talk about the comprehensive facilities, the caring and nurturing culture and the learning opportunities available.
Our integrated therapeutic approach
Here, children and young people live and learn with us. The unique characteristic of our integrated provision is the delivery of wrap around education, therapy and care to all children and young people, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The young people live in a children’s home located on the same site and attend the learning centre during the day in term time.
Key aspects of the homes’ approach to care include:
- Well-planned, individual care plans focusing on the best outcomes for each young person
- Supportive staffing teams trained to provide bespoke care
- A nurturing environment where children can feel safe and valued
- Access to a wide range of local leisure, social and cultural facilities in both a supported and semi-independent manner
- Furnished and equipped to an outstanding standard, offering individual en-suite accommodation for each young person.
- Excellent partnerships with placing local authorities and social workers
- Focused intervention
Take a virtual tour of the purpose-built homes, Oakwood and Oakwood View children’s homes.
SEN advice and support at your fingertips
By working closely with SEN professionals who kindly share their experience and expertise with us, we’ve built a comprehensive library of SEN resources providing valuable advice and support.
