About Oakwood specialist college
Oakwood Specialist College: Providing Specialized Education for Young People with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
Oakwood Specialist College is a leading educational institution located in the beautiful South West of England. With two campuses situated in Dawlish, Devon and Torpoint in Cornwall bordering Plymouth, Oakwood provides specialized education for young people aged 16 - 25 years who have learning difficulties and disabilities.
At Oakwood, we understand that every student has unique needs and requirements. That's why we offer a range of courses designed to meet the specific needs of each individual student. Our courses are tailored to help students develop their skills, knowledge, and confidence so that they can achieve their full potential.
Our team of experienced teachers and support staff work closely with our students to provide them with the best possible learning experience. We believe that every student deserves access to high-quality education regardless of their background or abilities.
Our Courses
We offer a range of courses at Oakwood designed to meet the specific needs of our students. Our courses include:
1) Vocational Courses: These courses are designed to provide students with practical skills that will help them find employment after graduation. We offer vocational courses in areas such as catering, horticulture, construction, animal care, hairdressing & beauty therapy.
2) Life Skills Courses: These courses are designed to help students develop essential life skills such as communication skills, problem-solving skills & independent living skills.
3) Academic Courses: These courses are designed for students who wish to pursue further education after graduation. We offer academic qualifications such as GCSEs & A-levels in subjects like English language & literature, mathematics & science.
4) Work Experience Placements: We also provide work experience placements for our students so that they can gain valuable real-world experience before entering the workforce.
Our Facilities
At Oakwood Specialist College we have state-of-the-art facilities including modern classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards & projectors, fully equipped kitchens for our catering courses, a hair & beauty salon for our beauty therapy courses, and a horticultural centre for our gardening courses.
We also have a range of specialist facilities to support students with specific needs. These include sensory rooms, therapy rooms & quiet spaces for students who require additional support.
Our Support Services
At Oakwood Specialist College we understand that some students may require additional support to help them achieve their full potential. That's why we offer a range of support services including:
1) Learning Support: Our learning support team provides one-to-one or small group sessions to help students with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia or ADHD.
2) Counselling: We provide counselling services to help students deal with emotional issues such as anxiety or depression.
3) Behavioural Support: Our behavioural support team works closely with students who have complex behaviour needs to help them manage their behaviour and develop positive coping strategies.
4) Health & Wellbeing Support: We provide health & wellbeing services including access to healthcare professionals such as nurses and physiotherapists.
Conclusion
Oakwood Specialist College is committed to providing high-quality education and support services for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities. With our experienced teachers, state-of-the-art facilities, and tailored courses designed specifically for each student's unique needs, we are confident that every student can achieve their full potential at Oakwood. If you're looking for an educational institution that puts the needs of its students first, then look no further than Oakwood Specialist College!