Oakwood School & Assessment Centre ( Special school)

• What they offer / teach

  Oakwood is a co-educational, inter-denominational, controlled day special school for pupils with severe learning difficulties, operating from a Belfast site in Harberton Park and a newer site at Saintfield. It offers education personalised to each child's learning needs, supported by teachers, classroom and general assistants, and therapy and nursing staff, plus activities such as Forest Schools, Eco Schools and Rights Respecting Schools.

• Ages served

  The school caters for pupils aged 3 to 8. The Belfast site serves children from the greater Belfast area, while the Saintfield site takes pupils from the Dundonald office area.

• Approach

  The school describes a very child-centred approach where 'children come first', with all aspects of learning shaped around children's needs and interests. It aims to provide an environment where children feel happy and secure and staff and parents feel valued and involved, within a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, self-discipline, honesty, empathy and responsibility.

• Admissions

  Pupils are admitted by the Education Authority (Belfast and Dundonald Offices) in accordance with regulations laid down by the Education (NI) Order 1996. Parents are asked to visit the school and experience the atmosphere during the school day before choosing a school, and can contact the principal by phone or email to arrange a visit.

• Cost

  Not stated on this website.

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