Strategic Ambition

Our Intention

To keep 'children and young people at the heart of everything we do’

Maintain our well-established, positive and proactive Oakley School ethos and culture during any increase in pupil numbers or changes to meet pupils' and staff needs.

Work collaboratively to develop an Outstanding District Special School Provision, and with our local community through Outreach, for pupils with SEND in the Tunbridge Wells District.

Our Strategic Ambition 2023 - 2026:

• Ensure the Creative Curriculum and Oakley Learning Journey meets the needs of all our pupils within the national context providing rigour, challenge and ambition.

• Develop our pedagogy in response to pupils’ needs and implement innovative approaches and interventions to ensure all our pupils’ flourish.

• Develop a dynamic school environment that engages all pupils at all ages and stages during their time at Oakley School.

• Promote a culture of collaboration and learning across the school by fostering positive partnerships and providing staff with high quality CPD.

• Extend relationships within the community to improve the outcomes of pupils with SEND and their families during their time at Oakley and in preparation for their future.

• Promote and support local inclusion and collaborations for SEND using Oakley’s expertise.

• Strategically collaborate to ensure the school remains financially stable while continuing to promote the growth of the school community ensuring the sustainable and growth succession planning for the school’s future at all levels.

• Secure improved buildings and facilities that ensure pupils have access to high quality learning environments that meet the needs of our expanding and changing cohort for the longer term and to bridge the gap during this plan.

• Ensure all our pupils can access a school infrastructure that enables high quality learning experiences and ensures their safety and wellbeing.

• Provide successful transitions, sustainability, succession planning, Governance.