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
London Autism Group Charity
The @lagcharity is hosting an hour-long Facebook Q&A this Friday to support the autistic community during the #COVID19 pandemic. They'll be joined by NHS consultant psychotherapist & mental health expert Lola Alvarez to provide support and guidance for parents.
Raise up to £37.50 for Oakleigh School PSA by switching car insurance!
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Spring Term Dates
| Monday 6 January | Inset Day |
| Tuesday 7 January | Inset Day |
| Wednesday 8 January | Children In |
| Friday 14 February | Term Ends |
| Half Term: 17 – 21 February | |
| Monday 24 February | Children In |
| Friday 3 April | 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
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