Policies

Admissions

Admissions policy supports the school statement of intent that every pupil should achieve their potential and develop an understanding of and respect for themselves and others. Oak Tree school’s vision is to provide the best education for every child. Ensuring that the school admits, as far as is possible, those pupils whose
special educational needs can be met effectively and in doing so ensure progress in all aspects of their development.

Anti-Bullying

Bullying may be defined as deliberately hurtful behaviour, usually repeated over a period of time, where it is difficult for those bullied to defend themselves. Often aimed at certain groups, for example because of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation it can take many forms. Policy is in more detail.

Attendance

This policy is to ensure that any attendance management action taken is fair and consistent throughout OFG, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, marital or civil partnership status, social status, trade union membership or work

Behaviour Policy

The policy aims to reflect and demonstrate the importance of Oak Tree School’s commitment to promoting the
entitlement of young people to the highest quality of education. This policy aims to support an evidence based,
person-centred and inclusive approach where pupils are supported to learn effective ways of managing their
emotions and behaviour to prepare for their future

School Curriculum

All staff at Oak Tree school are committed to delivering “the best education for every child”.
The aim of our broad and balanced curriculum is to ensure children leave our school with
tolerance and respect for others, emotional resilience, good social skills and the best outcomes
possible

To help ensure that we offer the BEST education for every child, Oak Tree School has
established four heads of faculties across core subjects including PSHE, and eleven lead practitioners overseeing the remaining curriculum.

Child on Child Abuse

Child-on-child abuse is any form of physical, sexual, verbal, emotional or financial abuse, or coercive control exercised between children, and within children’s relationships (both intimate and non-intimate), friendships, and wider associations.

This policy applies to children and young people who demonstrate behaviour outside of their normative parameters of development (this includes but is not exclusive to abusive behaviours).

English as an additional Language

The term EAL is used when referring to pupils whose main language athome is a language
other thanEnglish. This policy sets out the School’s aims, objectives and strategies with
regard to the needs and skills of EAL pupils.

Medication Policy

Oak Tree School places the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care as the highest priority,
at all times. This policy sets out the guidance and procedures that must be followed by all day schools
within the group to support pupils who require medication during the school day and ensure the safe
handling and administration of medication within the school.

First Aid Policy

The provision of treatment for the preservation of life and minimising the consequences of injury and illness
until medical help is obtained, and the treatment of minor injuries which would otherwise receive no
treatment or which does not require professional medical treatment.”

Health and Safety

The Policy has been compiled and outlines the company’s health and safety arrangements. A summary of
the policy is included within this paper, additionally, an electronic copy of the Policy can be found on the HR
Cascade system

Suspensions 

The school aims to ensure that: the suspensions process is applied fairly and consistently, is understood by governors, staff, parents and pupils, pupils in school are safe and happy and they do not become NEET (not in education, employment or training).

This policy is based on statutory guidance from the Department for Education: Suspension from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units (PRUs) in England.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding relates to the action taken to promote the welfare of children and young people to protect them from harm. This policy includes the safeguarding of young adult learners within Outcomes First Group schools and other settings and applies both offline and online.

SEND

Everyone at Oak Tree School is committed to providing the conditions and opportunities to enable any young person with SEND to be included fully in all aspects of school life. The Special Needs policy at Oak Tree School supports the stated ethos of the school.

Careers

This policy is underpinned by our one simple vision that at Oak Tree School we aim to deliver the best
education for every child that attends. Careers provision is a pivotal part of our curriculum from years 7 to
11, and as a result we are committed to delivering a careers programme to prepare our learners for
adulthood and transition to post 16 education or training when they leave Oak Tree School.

Complaints

A ‘concern’ may be defined as ‘an expression of worry or doubt over an issue considered to be important for which reassurances are sought’. A complaint may be generally defined as ‘an expression of dissatisfaction however made, about actions taken or a lack of action’.  It is in everyone’s interest that complaints are resolved at the earliest possible stage. We take all concerns seriously and will make every effort to resolve any matter raised, as quickly as possible.

Oak Tree School received 5 complaints in the academic year 2023 – 2024.

Online Safety

Oak Tree School is committed to keeping the children, young people and adults we support, educate and care for safe, whilst enabling them to enjoy their lives and have the same opportunities to explore the world as others.  Technology is part of everyday life for children and adults; it directly or indirectly affects almost every aspect of life.

Ofsted Report

Oak Tree School Ofsted Report – July 2022

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. We inspect services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. We also inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people.

The policy reflects Oak Tree School and the quality of education and school environment

Outcomes 23/24

Oak Tree School 2023 – 2024 Year 11 leavers results

RSHE

This policy provides us with a framework for meeting statutory requirements and for achieving the school aims of enhancing students’ knowledge in Relationship and Sex Education (RSHE). The school
RSHE Policy aims to promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepare all
pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life.

Pupil Premium

The Pupil Premium was introduced by the Government in April 2011. It is additional funding allocated to schools to support Pupil Premium eligible pupils which at Oak Tree relates to our Children in Care. The aim of the Pupil Premium is to close the historic attainment and progress gaps between this group of children and all other children. Here at Oak Tree we used this money to enrich and enhance students experience at school. We use this money in a variety of ways both to enhance education to close the historic gap and also to meet the need of each student in relation to their complex needs and EHCP targets.

Accessibility Plan

This Accessibility Plan is compliant with current legislation and requirements as specified in Schedule 10, relating to Disability, of the Equality Act 2010. The Headteacher of Oak Tree School is accountable for ensuring the implementation, review, and reporting on progress of the Accessibility Plan over a prescribed period.

OTS Parent-School Communication Policy

Oak Tree School is committed to inclusive engagement, ensuring all families feel welcomed and
valued, regardless of their background or circumstances. We encourage parents to be involved in
school life as we know that by working together we can enhance your child’s education.

Live on-line learning Policy

we understand the need to continually deliver high-quality education. We
recognise the importance of maintaining high expectations in all areas of school life and ensuring all
students have access to online lessons where required

we aim to address the key concerns associated with live
online lessons, such as: systems and technology, safeguarding, conduct and accessibility

Work Experience Policy

Work experience is an integral part of our Key Stage 4 programme and offers students a valued opportunity to practice key skills
and career management skills learned in other areas of the curriculum, within a safe environment.

The programme allows a tailored approach to students’ learning needs, and is personalised to each individual.

Mobile phone and smart technology

Oak Tree school recognises that use of mobile and smart technologies is part of everyday life for pupils, staff and parents/carers. As part of the introduction and induction to the school the Headteacher/Principal will explain this policy to the pupil and their parents/carers, and that it has been developed in best interests of pupils to create a safe and positive learning environment.