
Oaktree Academy
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROVISION
01253 375269
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At Oaktree Academy, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, no matter their starting point. Building on our commitment to nurturing positive outcomes, we provide a trauma-informed, relationship-centred environment where students feel safe, seen, and supported to re-engage with learning and rebuild their futures. We uphold unconditional positive regard for every learner, recognising their inherent worth and potential. Through this compassionate, respectful approach, we help students rediscover their self-belief and move forward with confidence, including students with SEND and an EHCP.
VISION / VALUES
At Oaktree, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, no matter their starting point. Building on our commitment to nurturing positive outcomes, we provide a trauma-informed, relationship-centred environment where students feel safe, seen, and supported to re-engage with learning and rebuild their futures.
We uphold unconditional positive regard for every learner, recognising their inherent worth and potential. Through this compassionate, respectful approach, we help students rediscover their self-belief and move forward with confidence, including students with SEND and an EHCP.
Our ethos is rooted in the belief that all behaviour is communication and that all children can succeed when their emotional, social, and academic needs are understood and met.
We aim to:
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Provide a safe, stable, and predictable environment built on positive relationships and high expectations.
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Use a trauma-informed approach to guide every aspect of our teaching, curriculum, and pastoral support.
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Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and self-worth through consistent routines and therapeutic support.
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Work in partnership with carers, families, social workers, and other professionals to provide a wraparound model of care and education.
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Ensure our students leave us with improved well-being, increased confidence, and a pathway to success—whether that’s reintegration to mainstream education, vocational training, or further support services.
