The Oaktree & Hermitage Schools Prospectus 2023

THE Oaktree & Hermitage SCHOOLS

Inspire Learn

Inspire, Learn, Achieve

Working collaboratively together, The Hermitage and Oaktree Schools’ work with our parents/carers and the local community, to ensure that our children receive the highest standard of education and are prepared for their futures.

We provide a holistic, inclusive education in which children become successful individuals, confident learners and responsible citizens.

Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions that you will make. This prospectus, we hope, gives you a glimpse of what life is like for the children in our care. For further information, we welcome all visitors to our schools to find out more.

Our Vision

(2021 - 2026)

• The Hermitage and Oaktree Schools aspire to become a successful oversubscribed academy, providing outstanding learning for 2 – 11 year olds.

• Our safe and secure environment will support and nurture each child’s needs, promote wellbeing, health and care for themselves and others.

• Our outstanding teaching and monitoring will ensure all pupils make rapid progress and school averages will be above the national average.

• Our values-based curriculum will provide broad and rich experiences and opportunities that develop pupils’ skills, whilst motivating, challenging and inspiring pupils to prepare them for 21st century living.

• The schools’ community will work in collaboration providing opportunities for all to learn together.

Our Mission Statement

The Hermitage and Oaktree Schools provide all children in the community with a quality education, supporting families to prepare their child for success in our ever-changing world. Our nurturing safe environment and stimulating curriculum harnesses each child’s unique skills through a range of opportunities whilst embedding a love to learn.

Our Aims

• Nurture children's spiritual, mental, social, physical and moral development through our values ethos.

• Ensure equal access to all pupils through inclusive practice strengthening provision.

• Raise attainment for all pupils and ensure they make at least expected progress.

• Work in partnership with our community to further develop provision and strengthen the school.

Values and Attitudes

Our schools values guide our thinking and behaviours. Every individual is recognised for who they are and what they contribute to our school and society, supporting their personal, social and spiritual development every day.

Our six values, are explored each half term to aid and deepen children's understanding. Children’s attitudes, and wider learning behaviours, are nurtured through our exciting and inclusive curriculum.

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Positivity Co-operation

Enjoyment

Happy children learn best.

Our well planned fun activities and motivating experiences ensure all children enjoy their learning, developing their confidence, self-belief, self-esteem and resilience.

From Nursery to Year 6, our curriculum is designed to engage all children in exciting activities, that are relevant to their lives as well as within the community. Children are also encouraged to participate in wider school activities including trips, clubs and community events.

Integrity

Responsibility

Knowledge

Teachers have strong subject knowledge. They give clear, accurate explanations which help pupils to develop their understanding, particularly in reading and writing.

The Hermitage School, Ofsted February 2019

Every child is treated as an individual.

Our pitched appropriate learning, challenges and supports children at every stage of their education. We provide our learners with a rich, broad and balanced programme of study that equips them with subject specific knowledge. Our carefully designed curriculum prepares them for life in the modern world, encouraging their curiosity and ambition to find out more and become successful learners.

Resilience Respect

Skills

Our schools promote the development of key skills, including communication, problem solving and decision making.

We encourage a positive "opting in" and "can do" attitude. Children’s horizons are broadened, new challenges come to be relished and perseverance and determination are reinforced. Skills such as emotional growth, self-esteem, confidence and independence are nurtured. Risk is experienced by children in a managed way, teaching them about the importance of risk awareness and risk management – not risk avoidance.

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Opportunities

We believe the opportunities children are presented with in primary school, help to develop and nurture their sense of adventure, builds resilience and character and encourages them to take risks.

Our curriculum, therefore, is designed to expose children to a wide variety of experiences, such as: forest school, termly trips and visitors, residentials and various after school clubs.

The sporting competitions across schools, opportunities to take on a role of responsibility such as School Council, Librarians or Eco Representatives, help to build upon children’s interests and hobbies, preparing them to become responsible citizens. Many children enjoy private music tuition, taking part in performances celebrating their talents in a wide range of fields.

Positivity

Achieve

Inclusion

All children are valued equally, regardless of their abilities and/or diverse needs.

We are committed to valuing and nurturing each child as an individual and working together with parents, agencies and professionals to enable them to achieve their endless potential.

The Orchard Centre is a specialist Learning and Additional Needs (LAN) provision with The Hermitage School and can host 16 children. Children gain places by going through the annual Surrey panel which decides the best placement for a child. The children access learning in both mainstream classes and The Orchard Centre, ensuring they are given the very best opportunity to thrive with their peers.

The pastoral teams within our passionate and committed staff, including Inclusion Leaders, Special Educational Need Coordinators (SENCos) Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs), Home School Links Workers (HSLW) and Leader for Young Carers, work closely to identify and meet the needs of our children and families, providing the very best educational experiences and opportunities for all.

Learning for those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is regularly reviewed alongside the curriculum improvements.

The Oaktree School, October 2022

Community

Our Early Morning and After School clubs ensure that all children are cared for in a safe and nurturing environment. When school is closed, Holiday Club opens providing a fun range of activities to entertain all ages in a familiar environment.

Your Child Your School Make a Difference.

The Oaktree and The Hermitage Schools strive to be at the heart of the local community, providing enrichment and opportunities for all. We work in partnership with families to ensure we bring out the very best in the children. The Hermitage, Oaktree, Parent Association (HOPA) works in collaboration with the schools, planning exciting events for everyone to enjoy, such as discos, fairs and movie nights, whilst raising valuable funds to support the schools’ budgets and future development.

An Open Invitation

If you would like to find out more about our schools or would like to arrange a visit, then please feel free to contact the school office where we will be glad to welcome you or visit our school website.

The Oaktree School: 01483 474981 office@oaktree.surrey.sch.uk

The Hermitage School: 01483 472047 info@hermitage.surrey.sch.uk

www.theoaktreeschool.co.uk www.hermitage.surrey.sch.uk

@OaktreeThe @TheHermitage

Integrity Respect