Welcome to Oakleigh School and The Early Years Centre
"As the Headteacher of Oakleigh School and the Early Years Intervention Centre, I am passionate and committed to giving our children outstanding teaching and learning opportunities every day. 'Being the best we can be' isn’t just a school motto, it’s the very essence of the work the staff and our extended network of therapists and professionals aspire to for each and every child and family.
We ensure each child has an individualised teaching programme that includes a communication system and challenges them to achieve their maximum potential. Our goal apart from providing a strong foundation for learning is to ensure as much independence as possible to assist them in adult life. The extended team within the school works closely with families to ensure the continuity of progress each child makes. We pride ourselves in maintaining an Ofsted 'Outstanding' award along with a Gold Star Award for our school travel plan. Oakleigh School is committed to delivering the best we can to every child and the families that come here."
Ruth Harding
Headteacher at Oakleigh School
Barnet Local Offer
Helping children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities and their families find the information and support they are looking for.
NEWS & INFO
Making Sense of Autism’ Early Years – Twilight Session
The Making Sense of Autism training will give you a better understanding and awareness of autism and the way it affects young people in the early years settings.
- Monday 16 September
- 4pm to 5.30pm
- Oakleigh School , 280 Oakleigh Road, North Whetstone, N20 0DH
- £30 per person (3 places for the price of 2)
To book your place. Email: margaret.owen@oakleigh.barnet.sch.uk or call 0208 361 2456 ext 1.
Ofsted Short Inspection Report
Following a visit to the school on 12 June 2019 by Ofsted Inspectors Penny Barratt & Barney Geen, Penny wrote to Head Teacher Ruth Harding on behalf of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills to report the inspection findings.
The visit was the first short inspection carried out since the school was judged to be outstanding in April 2015.
We are pleased to announce that Oakleigh School continues to be outstanding.
Free event at the Natural History Museum
Dawnosaurs is a free event for children on the autism spectrum to enjoy the Museum with their families and siblings, free from the hustle and bustle of the general public.
How to book
You can apply online for a place three to four weeks before each event.
The next event will be held on 7 September.
Spaces are in high demand, and priority will be given to first-time attendees.
Autumn Term Dates
| Monday 2 September | Inset Day |
| Tuesday 3 September | Inset Day |
| Wednesday 4 September | Children In |
| Friday 18 October | Term Ends |
| Half Term: 21 – 25 October | |
| Monday 28 October | Inset Day |
| Tuesday 29 October | Children In |
| Thursday 19 December | Term Ends |
Charitable Bookings
Did you know that you can help our wonderful PSA cause by simply having a night out in the UK? Book a table through Charitable Bookings and £1 per person will be donated by the restaurant to Oakleigh School PSA, all at absolutely no cost to you!
Download the free app NOW (£1 is earned for the PSA each time the app is downloaded, even without bookings being made) and raise money every-time you eat out! There are also daily competitions to win great prizes on the app!
School Dinner Online Payments!
Oakleigh School now uses Tucasi, the online payment system, which allows school dinners, payments for trips and school uniform to be paid for online using a debit or credit card.
You can also use your account for other tasks such as updating your contact details to receive email or text messages from the school, and checking your child’s meal history.
For more info please click on the link below.
Online safety advice
Here are some places to go for advice for families with older children:
- If you need general online safety advice or help with parental control settings for your home internet or devices, why not call the NSPCC / O2 parent online-safety helpline on 0808 800 5002.
- There is an excellent tablet app from Internet Matters built to help parents have a conversation about online safety with their children. Just search Internet Matters on the app store.
- Search NSPCC NetAware on the app store for an excellent ‘app about apps’ with overviews of all the top sites, apps and games that your children play (but ask them first for an overview!).
- Look at parentsafe.lgfl.net to find links to all the above, plus family agreements (maybe avoid some arguments!), the latest screen time advice (there is screen time and screen time – you may be worrying too much) and more besides.
- View full-size 'Stay Safe Online' Poster
Please support our new Hydro Pool Campaign
Our hydro pool is now over 30 years old and desperately needs replacing. Please help us raise money for the rebuild - any amount is most appreciated!
For more infomation please see our fundraising page.
