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THE PAST MEETS THE PRESENT Oaklands School is one of the longest established prep schools in the Epping Forest area. It was founded in 1937 by Miss Elizabeth Lord in Traps Hill, Loughton, and moved to its present site in Albion Hill in 1944. the main building was built in 1837 and was owned by a number of prominent families. the Assembly Hall was enlarged and further classrooms added in the late 1940s.

Miss Lord retired in 1982 and handed over to the Hagger family. Mr nicholas Hagger, a poet, philosopher and author of many books, is a former pupil of the school.

Mrs Ann Hagger was Headmistress of Oaklands from 1982 to 1996.

Oaklands School now forms part of the Oak-tree Group of Schools, which also includes coopersale Hall School in Epping and normanhurst School in north chingford.

Mr Matthew Hagger is the Managing principal of the three schools, having joined the family business in 2001 after several years spent teaching in local schools.

The School Site Oaklands is situated in a prominent location at the entrance to Loughton, close to several bus routes and only a 5-10 minute walk from the centre of the town. this makes it the ideal ‘local’ school for Loughton families, although children also come from areas such as chigwell, Buckhurst Hill and Woodford.

Set in many acres of land, the School benefits from a wide range of facilities and resources that include a large astro-turfed playground, playing fields with a variety of fixed play equipment, an impressive adventure playground and many specialist teaching areas. the large oak tree of the school badge stands proudly in the main field and goes back several hundred years.

Major extensions were built in 1986 and 2001 to enlarge classrooms for transition and Year 1 pupils. In 2006 an Art/Music Studio was built and in 2010 Oak House was formally opened with a new Kindergarten and support rooms. In 2011 a new specialist Ict Suite was installed with the latest technology. Oak House was extended in 2012 to provide further support and resource rooms.

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OAKLANDS SCHOOL 2014 - 2015

WELCOME TO OAKLANDS SCHOOL Oaklands is a school with a warm and friendly atmosphere and a reputation for providing an excellent education in a happy, secure and disciplined environment.

There is more up-to-date information on our website, including the latest newsletters, articles and examples of extra-curricular activities. However, there is no substitute for a visit in person.

The School is well-established in the area and has recently celebrated 75 years of educating local children, and we are starting to see more and more pupils whose grandparents were at Oaklands themselves.

We pride ourselves on how well we know every pupil, and how each one is treated as an individual. Children enjoy their time with us and develop into confident young people with a wide range of interests, a love of learning and an excellent preparation for entry into senior schools at age 11.

Our committed staff set high standards in every aspect of school life. We value the close partnerships with our parents and the contribution you make to the education of your children.

Do come along to one of our Open Mornings to see the School in action or arrange an appointment via the Office to tour Oaklands with me.

You will always be welcome to come and see your son or daughter’s teacher, a member of the Senior Leadership Team or myself to discuss any aspect of the education we provide.

Cheryl Macnair - Headmistress

CONTENTS:

Beyond The Classroom

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Six Things To Know

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Personalised Learning

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Early Years - Ages 2 ½ to 5

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Pastoral Care

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Years 1 and 2 - Ages 5-7

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Staff List

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Years 3 to 6 - Ages 7-11

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Fees

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Preparation for Senior Schools

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Admissions Policy

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Oaklands School - Welcome

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SIX THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OAKLANDS Friendly family atmosphere

Clubs and activities

Due to our size, we get to know every child well and this familiarity helps us to encourage and support the learning journey. Parents and inspectors have consistently praised the outstanding relationships between staff and pupils.

We have an open door policy so you can talk to your child’s keyworker, class teacher or the Headmistress on a daily basis.

A wide range of clubs and activities are available for the children, which encourage them to experiment and take part in new experiences. The list changes from term to term so check our website for the latest information.

Our Breakfast and Teatime Clubs can extend the school day, Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am and Teatime Club runs until 6pm.

Dedicated teaching staff and small class sizes

Partnership with parents

Although we have a healthy balance between established and newer members of staff, they all support the School’s ethos of providing traditional values and respect for others.

This is evident inside and outside the classroom.

Our teaching groups are deliberately small to give pupils a more personalised experience so they can reach their individual potential and make the maximum progress possible.

Parents are encouraged to become involved as fully as possible in the life of the school. You may be able to help with the Parents’ Association or volunteer in classrooms listening to children read. Some parents accompany school trips or help out at school events and everybody is welcomed to special assemblies, plays, musical events and sports days.

Beyond the classroom

Excellent preparation for Senior Schools

With two fields, an adventure playground, astroturf pitch and climbing frames, our beautiful grounds allow the children to explore and play. We hold lessons outdoors in our ‘secret classroom’ and children create imaginative scenes on the outside stage area. Forest walks take place and children grow vegetables in the school allotment that are served on special occasions as part of the lunchtime meal.

Preparation for senior school entry at 11+ begins as early as Year 3. With more specialist teachers and a broader range of subjects, the pupils gradually increase their workload.

By the time they leave Oaklands aged 11, pupils are more confident, respectful, polite and well-educated – ready for the next challenge.

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Oaklands School - Early Years Foundation Stage

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EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE: LOWER KINDERGARTEN, GARDEN ROOM & TRANSITION (2½ TO 5 YEARS) We develop the children’s reading and writing skills through a nationally recognised phonics scheme. We encourage creative practical play and number games to help improve numeracy skills.

Pupils are taught by specialist teachers for ICT, French, Music, PE/Games and Dance. Throughout the academic year they are encouraged to take part in drama performances, school assemblies and whole school events such as World Book Day. Partnership with Parents Parents and families are a valued part of the learning process and we try to involve you as much as possible. There is regular daily contact with each keyworker or teacher so that any questions or concerns can be addressed immediately without the need to wait for the more formal parent teacher meetings. Contact can be made via telephone, email, daily link books and, in Transition, reading diaries.

The School Day Although the school day begins at 8.45am, parents are able to drop off from 8.30am. Those children who stay for lunch and afternoons, including the Transition children who attend full time, are collected at 3pm.

Our aim is to support children and parents, introducing them to school life with continual guidance and encouraging the youngest to develop a love of learning.

Children in the Early Years are offered caring and stimulating environments that enable them to learn, experiment, play and gain independence. We place emphasis on kindness, helpfulness, sharing, courtesy and respect for others.

The curriculum is based on seven areas of learning: Communication and Language; Physical Development; Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Arts and Design.

Specified keyworkers oversee all social, academic and pastoral aspects of development and get to know children and parents very well.

Lower Kindergarten (2½ to 3 years) and Garden Room (3 to 4 years) These classes are accommodated in their own separate wellresourced areas. We develop the safe and secure environment that parents find so assuring. Children in these classes are taught by specialist teachers for Music, Dance and PE/Games and use the main school facilities such as the Studio, ICT Suite, School Hall and extensive grounds.

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"We have been very happy with the way our son has settled in to the Garden Room.

His keyworker keeps us informed with regular updates about his progress.”

Garden Room Mother

Transition (4-5 years) As the children’s education starts to become more formal, they move to the Main Building. Each Transition class is assigned a teacher and an assistant who are responsible for monitoring their personal, social and academic progress.

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Oaklands School - Early Years Foundation Stage

Oaklands School - Years 1 and 2

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YEARS 1 AND 2 (5-7 YEARS) Building on solid foundations - a happy place to grow and learn academically, socially, physically, and emotionally.

Curriculum Although we use the National Curriculum as our framework, we add much more to enhance the quality of the education we are able to offer. Pupils are mainly taught by their class teacher and specialist teachers add to the learning experience in subjects such as Science, ICT, French, Music, PE/Games and Dance.

Reading aloud individually is encouraged on a daily basis and children learn at their own speed with guidance and assistance. Reading diaries are used to monitor children’s progress and are useful for passing messages to and from school.

Spellings, writing skills and basic punctuation form part of the Years 1 and 2 curriculum, whilst in Maths children continue to enjoy number work and grow in confidence throughout the year. Numeracy skills are practised through a variety of tasks, games and problem solving activities.

Children have a broad range of subjects during the week that include Science, ICT, Music, PE, French, RE, Art and DT, Geography, History and PSHE.

Partnership with Parents We encourage families to become as involved as possible in their children’s learning to maximize their full potential.

Oaklands has an open door policy for parents to discuss their children’s learning on a regular basis.

There are parents coffee mornings, class assemblies, formal parents’ evenings, written bi-annual reports and workshops to enable parents to understand our modern teaching methods. The relationship between parents and school is very important.

The School Day The school day starts officially at 8.45am and finishes at 3.15pm. However, children often start earlier through our popular Breakfast Club and stay later when attending one of our after school clubs, including Teatime Club that finishes at 6pm.

A healthy and nutritious lunch is served daily in the School Hall, with all dishes freshly created by our experienced chef and his team.

Extra-Curricular Opportunities Learning goes on outside the classroom through the use of our extensive grounds and on educational trips. Children take part in a variety of clubs, with most taking up several activities. The latest list of extra-curricular activities is available to download from our website.

Recognition and Progress

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Recognition and rewards for effort, achievement and behaviour form regular parts of our assemblies. Our pupils take pride in their life at Oaklands and are delighted when rewarded. Merit points are important for children to work towards class or House targets. Regular class assessments help our teachers to monitor progress in different areas of learning and to differentiate their teaching accordingly.

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“Oaklands has an excellent reputation as a happy, friendly school.”

Year 2 Parent

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Oaklands School - Years 3 to 6

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YEARS 3 TO 6 (7-11 YEARS) Oaklands is an excellent independent preparatory school. The focus on these years is to prepare children to achieve their full potential in the 11+ exams.

Curriculum Pupils in Years 3 to 6 are taught in smaller class sizes with an excellent staff to pupil ratio that allows for a more personalised approach to learning. Although we follow the National Curriculum for Key Stage 2, we add so much more from a variety of additional sources to extend our pupils and enrich their learning experience. Homework takes on more structure as pupils find their thinking and creative skills challenged.

Class teachers are responsible for their pupils’ daily welfare, overall academic progress and social development.

There are specialist teachers for Science, ICT, French, Music, PE/Games and Dance.

Extra-Curricular Opportunities Children take part in a variety of clubs, with most taking up several activities each week. The latest list of extracurricular activities is available to download from our website. As pupils move through Years 3 to 6 they are given more opportunities for educational visits to enhance their classroom learning.

Partnership with Parents As with the earlier years, we encourage parents to become as involved as possible in their children’s learning.

Oaklands has an open door policy for parents to discuss their child with class/specialist teachers or the Headmistress. There are parent coffee mornings, class assemblies, formal parents’ evenings and written bi-annual reports. We value the relationship between parents and school immensely and always have time for discussion.

Progress, Attainment and Responsibilities The pupils are rewarded for effort, achievement and behaviour, both as part of our assembly programme and the House Points system. Standardised NFER tests and regular teacher assessments help staff to monitor progress and attainment. Year 6 pupils take on extra responsibilities in preparation for senior school life.

Preparation for 11+ Our exam preparation at 11+ is exceptionally comprehensive and we are proud to boast that the majority of our Year 6 pupils achieve places at their first choice schools.

When children are in Years 5 and 6 we offer impartial advice based on our extensive experience on the huge range of senior schools available and which ones we consider to be most suitable.

The School Day School starts officially at 8.45am and ends at 3.30pm.

However, the majority of the children extend their day by attending several of our after school clubs and activities, including Teatime Club that continues until 6pm.

Breakfast Club is also available from 7.45am until the start of school.

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‘My children have thrived at Oaklands and continue to grow in confidence. We definitely chose the best school!’

Year 6 Parent

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Oaklands School - Years 3 to 6

PREPARATION FOR SENIOR SCHOOLS When our pupils are ready to move to senior schools at 11+, our preparation for examinations is very thorough and has proved to be consistently successful year after year.

The majority of pupils obtain places at one of their first choice senior schools at the end of Year 6. Alongside the rigorous personalised curriculum, our normal in-depth preparation for 11+ entrance examinations includes: • Practising verbal and non-verbal reasoning from Years 3 to 6 • Intensive practising of sample papers in English and Maths during Years 5 and 6 • Holding individual parents’ evenings at the end of Year 5 to discuss which schools to apply for and to advise about application procedures • Holding mock interviews with the Headmistress • Organising scholarship preparation in small groups Not all senior schools are right for every pupil so it is important that a child goes on to attend the school that is most suited to his or her individual needs. We work very closely with parents to help ensure a smooth transition to the next stage of the children’s education.

Destinations of Year 6 Leavers We are very proud of our pupils’ record of gaining entry to the next stage of their education.

In the last three years, pupils from Year 6 have been offered places at:Anglo European School Bancroft’s School Bishop’s Stortford College Braeside School Brentwood School Chigwell School City of London School Davenant School Felsted School Forest School Immanuel College Jewish Community Secondary School New Hall School Normanhurst School Queenswood School Roding Valley School St Edmund’s College West Hatch School

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Our well-rounded academic education goes beyond the classroom door as we give our pupils a wide range of additional experiences and offer many different sports, performing arts, clubs, activities, educational trips and outdoor challenges.

Extra Curricular Clubs From Years 1 to Year 6 (ages 5-11), pupils take part in many of our clubs and activities that range from athletics to Zumba, and Mandarin to French. These activities often vary from term to term so check our website for the latest information.

Sport We believe that regular physical exercise is important to keep our pupils alert and ready to learn. Our main sports are football, netball, hockey, tennis, swimming and athletics, but we also offer cricket, tag rugby and cross country running.

Outward Bound

We consider swimming to be an important life skill and it forms part of the curriculum from Years 3 to 6. Parents can come to our annual Swimming Gala at Loughton swimming pool each Spring Term. Sports Day in the summer gives pupils of all ages the chance to participate in a variety of events to earn points for their Houses.

Year 3 children camp out overnight and undertake team building activities as part of the World Challenge in the Autumn Term. Years 4 and 5 spend a long weekend at an outdoor pursuits centre and Year 6 go for a week of adventure at a national residential centre. Years 5 and 6 also visit Harlow Activity Centre as part of their PE curriculum.

Music and Performing Arts Every pupil is given the opportunity to perform to parents during the year in a show that incorporates dance, drama and music. They also take part in the various class assemblies and annual dance display. Musical events include the Christmas Carol Service, Summer Prize Days and various prom concerts. The choir has also performed at the Royal Albert Hall and the O2.

Educational Visits Our younger children enjoy a range of interesting and educational visits that include Hayes Hill Farm, Paradise Wildlife Park and Southend Sealife Centre.

Many pupils take individual lessons in instruments such as piano, guitar, drums and violin. The orchestra is growing larger and more proficient each year and performs regularly during events.

Pupils in Years 3 to 6 are taken on a variety of educational visits to enhance their curriculum. These include local visits such as to the William Morris Gallery and the Elizabethan Hunting Lodge and visits to Central London to the Victoria and Albert Museum, The British Museum, the National Gallery and Hampton Court Palace.

Pupils in Years 3 to 6 take part in the biennial Oak-Tree Festival, joining together with Normanhurst School and Coopersale Hall School pupils. Pupils from Years 1 to 6 enter LAMDA examinations every year and consistently achieve excellent results.

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Year 6 also visit the Imperial War Museum in Duxford as part of the World War 2 curriculum.

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PERSONALISED LEARNING We believe in developing the whole child, taking into account their individual needs or talents and providing a personalised programme of learning.

Creative talents are also catered for through ICT Club, music peripatetic lessons, the school orchestra, choir, dance competitions and annual dramatic performances.

Our excellent team of class teachers is ably supported by experienced support staff who work with different groups of children.

Sporting talents are encouraged via our broad extracurricular club provision and our entry into local dance, netball, football, swimming and athletic competitions individually or in teams.

Sometimes they spend time with pupils who find aspects of the curriculum difficult and at other times they work with the more able to provide them with more challenges.

Children with special educational needs We have a well-qualified and experienced team of Special Educational Needs staff who help identify pupils who may need extra support. This is given individually in or out of the lesson, in pairs or groups or through extra materials.

Gifted and Talented From Garden Room upwards throughout the school, the Gifted and Talented programme identifies pupils who have a particular flair for a subject and helps them to maximise their full potential.

Individual Learning Programmes (ILPs) are prepared so that focused support may be provided in class as well as in extra lessons.

We try very hard not to label children and are often able to support the children quite intensely without them or their friends realising they are doing anything differently from the ‘norm’.

We also have access to a large number of independent specialists, such as Speech and Language therapists who are able to offer individual programmes to help children’s learning and general development.

‘High Flyers’ who display a particular talent or flair for a subject are given additional time to develop it in a 1:1 or small group learning environment with a specialist.

Topic work, which combines History, Geography, Art and Design Technology, offers opportunities for individual research projects and extended use of ICT skills.

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PASTORAL CARE Our latest inspection report states: ‘The pupils’ personal development is an outstanding feature of the school and an outcome of excellent pastoral care and welfare arrangements.’

Responsibility

Oaklands staff look after the children well in the playgrounds, in the classroom and around the School.

Our staff take care to make them feel safe and secure.

Throughout Years 3 to 6, older pupils have many opportunities to develop their confidence and self-esteem.

There are special responsibilities such as being a School/Food Council representative or volunteering to be one of our many playground buddies helping younger children.

We look after parents too. There will be many questions when children first start, and continue, their education at Oaklands. Staff are always available to talk as our ‘open door’ policy enables parents to be quickly reassured.

Year 6 pupils become School Prefects and are expected to act as role models for the younger children.

Prefect positions include House Captains or Vice Captains, Games Captains and Librarians.

Social and Emotional Development

Charities

We attach great importance to the acquisition of social skills and encourage respect and consideration for others at all times. This helps children to understand the needs of others. Good manners, respect for others and selfdiscipline are fundamental aspects of the core values we teach.

Pupils and parents raise much money during the year for many local and national charities, often with pupils’ ideas for fundraising implemented.

Some of our recent projects have supported Crisis at Christmas, Children in Need, Barnardos, Mill Grove Family Centre, RNLI Lifeboats and Marie Curie Cancer Care.

At the heart of the Oaklands ethos is the recognition that each child is an individual who deserves a differentiated and more personalised education.

The House System All children from Years 1 to 6 are divided into three Houses.

House competitions are held regularly to give pupils the opportunity to represent their House.

Lunch Our chef prepares the daily lunches with his team using fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish sourced from local farmers, butchers and suppliers. Healthy eating is important for the children’s development and they learn to make nutritional choices when dining.

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The merit point system used throughout the School encourages pupils to achieve high standards in work and behaviour.

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STAFF LIST OAK-TREE GROUP MANAGEMENT Group Managing Principal Principal Principal Group Business Manager

Mr M. Hagger B.A. (Jnt Hons), M.Ed., PGCE Mr N. Hagger M.A. (Oxon) Mrs A. Hagger Cert.Ed. Mr J. Carter LCGI, MCMI

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT Headmistress Deputy Head Assistant Head (Assessment) Early Years Coordinator

Mrs C. Macnair B.A. (Hons), PGCE Mrs S. Johnson B.A. (Jnt Hons), Cert.Ed. Ms F. Zaidi B.A. (Hons), M.A., PGCE Mrs S. Bickford B.Sc., QTS

CLASS TEACHERS & RESPONSIBILITIES Year 6

Mr K. Arrowsmith, M.A., PGCE

KS2 Maths Coordinator

Year 5

Miss J. Kassira B.Sc. (Hons)., PGCE

RE, PSHE Coordinator

Year 4

Ms F. Zaidi B.A. (Hons), M.A., PGCE

KS2 Coordinator, KS2 English Coordinator

Year 3

Mr R. Colley LLB (Hons), PGCE

Year 2

Miss M. Ledwith B.A. (Hons), PGCE

KS1 Coordinator, Humanities Coordinator

Ms D. Sandford B.A. (Hons), QTS

KS1 Maths Coordinator

Mrs M. Slater B.A. (Hons), QTS

Art & DT Coordinator, KS1 English Coordinator

Year 1

Mrs J. Pettigrew B.Sc., (Hons), QTS PGCE Transition

Miss S. Topping B.A. (Hons), QTS Mrs K. Christofi B.Ed., PGCE Miss H. Bond B.A. (Hons), QTS

Garden Room

Lower Kindergarten

Mrs S. Bickford B.Sc., QTS

EYFS Coordinator, Keyworker

Miss C. Collins NNEB, FD(EYFS)

Keyworker

Miss E. Moore NNEB, B.A. (Hons), EYPS

Keyworker, Teatime Club Leader

Mrs L. Turner BTEC L3

Keyworker

Miss A. Michaels NNEB

Keyworker, Teatime Club Assistant

Mrs T. Glasgow NVQ L3

Keyworker

Miss S. Webster NVQ L3

Keyworker

Mrs G. Bahra NVQ L3

Keyworker

SUBJECT SPECIALISTS P.E. Coordinator / Science Science Coordinator / P.E. ICT Coordinator French Teacher Music Coordinator/Choir Dance Teacher Swimming Teacher Football Coach Gym/Netball/Dance Clubs French Club Speech & Drama Club Piano Tutor Flute, Guitar, Piano, Drums Violin Tutor Recorder & Piano Tutor

SUPPORT STAFF

Mrs S. Johnson B.A. (Jnt Hons), Cert.Ed. Mrs C. Hembury B.Sc. (Hons), PGCE Mrs M. Bull B.A. (Hons), PGCE Mrs V. Bashorun Mrs H. Rathbone B.Ed. (Hons) Mrs L. Pohl LIST D, ENRICO CECC.DIP Mrs S. Stringer ASA L2 Mr M. Byron F.A.L2 Mrs S. Johnson B.A. (Jnt Hons), Cert.Ed. Mrs M. Quadranti BTSCI Mrs L. Oliver B.A. (Hons), Post Grad Dip Mrs A. Fradd Cert.Ed. Mr P. Bartels B.Ed. (Hons) Mrs A. Jennings M.A. Mrs R. Bartels B.Mus

OAK-TREE GROUP ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Group Head of Marketing Group Finance & Operations Manager Group ICT Coordinator Group Accounts/Admin Group Accounts/Admin Group Maintenance Officer Asst Group Maintenance Officer Group Health/Safety Officer Group ICT Technician Group Lettings & Marketing Administrator Group Secretary

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Mrs V. Steele-Colton MBA, MCIM Mrs S. Hewitt Mrs L. Elder C&G 7307, ECDL Mrs K. Whiten Miss K. Bowyer Mr M. Hewitt Mr M. Elliott Mrs S. Johnson B.A (Jnt Hons), Cert.Ed. Mr R. Lauwers Mrs J. Weaver Miss E. Curtis

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SENDCo Mrs R. Chernoff B.Ed., Cert.HI/SPLD Assistant SENDCo Mrs M. Donoghue NVQ L3, PLA.Dip Learning Support Assistants Mrs A. Booth BTEC L3 Mrs C. Brown NVQ L3 Mrs S. Cameron-Mowat NVQ L3 Miss T. Carter FD. (EYFS) Mrs A. Celantano BTEC L3 Mrs S. Germain Mrs F. Hepworth NNEB Mrs G. Leggett NNEB, T.UK L4 Miss C. Robertson QCF L2 Mrs C. Todd BTEC L3 Mrs L. Wilson NVQ L3 Ms M. Woodland B.A. (Hons) Breakfast Club Leader Mrs J. Neil NVQ L3 Breakfast Club Assistant Mrs D. Fryer NNEB Mrs D. Freeman Mrs C. Mills Admissions Secretary Mrs W. Lynam Office Secretary Miss A. Clarke Mrs M. Cook Caretaker Mr E. McCullock Assistant Caretaker Mr A. Lawrence Gardener Mr P. Kimsey Lunchtime Supervisor Mrs A. Woodland Lunchtime Staff Mrs D. Freeman Mrs I. Collins Ms J. Newton Ms L. Ellerby Mrs J. Davies Mrs D. Slade School Chef Mr J. Perrin Teatime Club Assistant Mrs J. Michaels

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FEES 2014-2015 A registration fee of £40 is payable on completion of the School Registration Form. When the offer of a place is accepted, a nonrefundable deposit of £500 will be charged. This will be deducted from the first term’s fees.

TUITION (PER TERM): EYFS: LOWER KINDERGARTEN Option 1:

Five mornings

EYFS: UPPER KINDERGARTEN (GARDEN ROOM) £2,000

Option 1:

Option 2: Five afternoons

£1,000

Option 2: Five mornings + one afternoon

Option 3: Five mornings + one afternoon

£2,200

Five mornings + two afternoons

£2,400

Five mornings + two afternoons

£2,400

Five mornings + three afternoons

£2,600

Five mornings + three afternoons

£2,600

Five mornings + four afternoons

£2,800

Five mornings + four afternoons

£2,800

Five mornings + five afternoons

£3,000

Five mornings + five afternoons

£3,000

Five mornings

£2,000 £2,200

We participate in the ‘Early Years Discount Scheme’, which provides for significant reductions (approximately £700 per term) in the fees quoted for pupils from age 3 until the term in which they turn 5. Please ask the School Office or Accounts Office for further details. We also take Childcare Vouchers available through some employers.

TRANSITION AND YEAR 1:

£3,110

YEARS 2 TO 6:

£3,220

Termly subscription to Oaklands Parents’ Association (per child) Trips

£5 £5

All full day sessions/classes from LK to Y6 include lunch.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS (for full or half terms only):

TIME

COST:

Art Club

45 mins

£70

Cricket Club/Football Club

60 mins

£70

French Club (Years 1 and 2)

60 mins

£70

Karate Club

60 mins

£90

Mad Science (Autumn Term only)

60 mins

£70

Mandarin Club

45 mins

£50

Music: Bass Guitar/Cello/Double Bass/ Drums/Flute/Guitar/Piano/Violin/Ukelele

30 mins

£170

Recorder

10 mins

£80

Specialist Support Teaching with qualified specialist

30 mins

£175

60 mins

£350

Speech and Drama

60 mins

£85

Busy Bees (Transition)

45 mins

£15 termly materials contribution

Art Club/Cookery Club/Craft Club/ Design Technology Club/ICT Club

45 mins

£15 termly materials contribution

Athletics Club/Cross Country Club/Netball Club

45 mins

No Charge

Chess Club/Choir/Dance Club (Years 5 and 6)

45 mins

No Charge

Explorers Club/Fitness Club/Homework Club

45 mins

No Charge

Hockey Club/Short Tennis Club/Dance Club

45 mins

No Charge

Breakfast Club inclusive of breakfast - Arrival:

7.45am to 8.35am

£5

Per session

Breakfast Club exclusive of breakfast - Arrival:

8.10am to 8.35am

£3.50

Per session

£3.50

Per half hour

£5

Per hour

Tea Time Club inclusive of sandwiches and light snacks

We ask for a half term’s notice to be given in writing if parents wish to discontinue any extra-curricular clubs or activities.

The School reviews its fee structure during the Spring term annually and fees for the next academic year will be published on the school website from April onwards.

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ADMISSIONS POLICY Aims The aims of this policy are to identify and admit children who will benefit from an academic education and who will contribute to and benefit from the ethos and activities of our School Community.

In all cases there will be a general interview to explore the candidate’s interests, attitude to school, personal qualities, ability to contribute to the school community, support available at home and any relevant connection with the School.

Equal treatment We welcome children from many different ethnic and racial groups, backgrounds and creeds. Human rights and freedoms are respected but must be balanced with the lawful needs and rules of our School Community and the rights and freedoms of others. All candidates for admission will be treated equally, irrespective of their, or their parents’ race, colour, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, association with a national minority, orientation, property, birth or other status. We expect all of our pupils to attend our church services and school assemblies that are fundamental to our Christian ethos.

We recognise that a candidate’s performance may be affected by particular circumstances, eg: • • • • •

Disability and Special Educational Needs The School currently has limited facilities for the disabled. However the School will do all that is reasonable to comply with its legal and moral responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 in order to accommodate the needs of applicants who have disabilities for which, with reasonable adjustments, the School can cater adequately. The School needs to be aware of any known disability or special educational need which may affect a child’s ability to participate in the admissions procedure and take full advantage of the education provided at the School. Parents of a child who has any disability or special educational needs should provide the School with written evidence prior to the admissions procedure, at registration, or subsequently before accepting the offer of a place.

if he / she is unwell when taking tests or has had a lengthy absence from his / her school; if there are particular family circumstances such as a recent bereavement; if there is a relevant educational history, for example education outside the British system; if the applicant has a disability or specific learning difficulties; if English is not the candidate’s first language.

In any of these cases, we may request further information such as a medical certificate, educational psychologist’s report or any family history as we consider necessary to make a fair assessment.

Character references At all points of entry the candidate’s current school or nursery will be asked to provide a written reference as to the candidate’s academic ability, attitude and behaviour, involvement in the School Community, talents and interest, and any other special circumstances such as special educational needs, or a disability. The reference may also include the results of tests taken at the school.

The School needs this information so that, in the case of any child with particular needs, the School can assess those needs and consult with parents about the adjustments which can reasonably be made to ensure that the application procedure is accessible for the child and that the School can cater adequately for the pupil should an offer of a place be made.

Candidate’s age Very occasionally we may offer places to pupils one year ahead or behind their standard year group if we consider, in our professional judgement, that this would be in the best interests of the pupil and the School.

Disclosures Parents must as soon as possible disclose any particular known or suspected circumstances relating to their child’s health, allergies, disabilities or learning difficulties.

The School will do all that is reasonable to ensure that the information and application procedure is accessible for disabled candidates and will make such reasonable adjustments as necessary. For example, the School may be able to provide an examination paper in large font for a visually impaired pupil.

Similarly, if special educational needs or a disability become apparent after admission, the School will consult with parents about reasonable adjustments in order to allow the child to continue at the School.

Additional factors The School is oversubscribed in many areas. If we need to decide between two or more candidates who meet our admission requirements, after all appropriate allowances and special consideration has been given, we may give preference to:

Accessibility This policy can be made available in large print or other accessible format if required.

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Registration Parents are invited to tour the School and meet with the Headmistress to discuss their child/ren. In order to secure a place on our waiting list parents will need to complete the Registration Form and return it with the nonrefundable deposit of £40 to the School Office.

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a child who already has a sibling in the school or whose parent is a former pupil here; a child whose parent is a current member of our staff; a child with a particular skill, talent or aptitude.

Acceptance of an offer If a place is offered, to confirm the acceptance of the place, parents are asked to complete the Acceptance Form and return it with a non-refundable deposit of £500 to secure the child’s place. The deposit is deducted from the first term’s account.

A place on the waiting list does not guarantee admission. The School must feel reasonably sure that it will be able to educate and develop the prospective pupil to the best of his/her potential and in line with the general standards achieved by the pupil’s peers.

Parents of children joining the School in the Lower Kindergarten, Garden Room and Transition are invited to an informal welcome meeting in the term prior to their child’s entry to the School.

Entry points Oaklands is a privately-owned independent preparatory school for children from 2½ to 11. These procedures apply to candidates applying to join the School at any point.

Unsuccessful candidates Unsuccessful candidates are informed by letter. The School does not operate an appeals system.

Entry into Lower Kindergarten and Garden Room (children aged 2½ to 4) Children start with a minimum of 5 half day sessions. They are encouraged to attend full time mornings and afternoons by the Summer Term before they start in Transition (Reception).

Entry into the School at this stage is by interview with the parents, normally at least a year before the desired first term.

Withdrawal In accordance with the School’s Terms and Conditions, parents are required to give one full term’s notice in writing or to pay a term’s fees in lieu of such notice before withdrawing a child from School.

Entry into Reception and Years 1 to 6 At all points of entry from Reception (age 4 to 5) to Year 6 (age 10 to 11), the School sets its own tests as appropriate through informal (Reception) or formal (Years 1 to 6) academic assessments and classroom observations.

The School is looking for pupils who show potential as well as those who are academically able. We will only admit a child who has met the academic criteria.

Essex County Council Early Years Development Plan Oaklands School participates in Essex County Council’s Early Years Development Plan, under which all pupils in the term after they are three years of age until the term in which they are five are eligible to receive a reduction on fees, as authorised by the Essex County Council Grants Office, who refund the money to the School. The School administers the scheme on behalf of its families.

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