Great Oaks College

About the students

Great Oaks College is established to provide extended educational opportunities to young adults who have severe learning difficulties in West London. Our educational programmes are designed to prepare students for active lives, increasing the opportunities available to them through increased independence.

At Great Oaks we believe that all of our students are capable of making outstanding progress and of becoming more active members of their community. We deliver highly individual programmes of education precisely tailored to their individual learning styles, needs and interests.

Catchment

West London

Curriculum

Our Vocational courses two year courses for people who have decided to pursue employment when they leave education at the end of the course. They have already tried arange of roles through vocational training and work experience and need to develop skills in their chosen career area.

Life Skills is a two year course for young people need to remain in education to develop skills for adult life. Students will work within their ability to become as independent as possible in everyday tasks and in accessing community facilities. Some young people may take part in vocational tasting programme if appropriate.

Independent Living Skills is a two year course for young people need to remain in education to develop skills for adult life. Students will work within their ability to become as independent as possible in everyday tasks and in accessing community facilities. Some young people may take part in vocational tasting programme if appropriate.

Great Oaks multisensory programmes are designed specifically to meet the educational needs to young adults who have profound and multiple learning difficulties.

Students on four days per week courses may like to add an enrichment day to their week. Enrichment Days are designed to provide a choice of enjoyable sports and creative activities and are aimed at encouraging our students to remain fit and active for their adult lives.

Specialist facilities

Great Oaks College was opened in September 2018 in purpose built accommodation on our new site at Gresham Road, Hounslow offering a range of Further Education opportunities to young people aged 19-25 with moderate, severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties, including autistic students.

We can offer excellent vocational, educational, sensory and sports facilities and education delivered by our highly skilled staff team. supported by a range of qualified therapists and health professionals as indicated in their Education Healthcare plan, and our assessment of their needs.

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