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Oakwood Court College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd)
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Oakwood Court College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd)
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Dawlish EX7 0DE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| Provision for students with high needs | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Students receive good information, advice, and guidance but some lack clear next step plans.
Policies and Procedures: The college has created a very effective safeguarding culture with CCTV and secure door passes.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Staff attend frequent updates on safeguarding practices and are well-trained.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Staff are quick to respond to bullying; students know staff handle concerns appropriately.
Work Experience/Internships: Students benefit from exceptional work experience placements developing essential skills.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Students enjoy a variety of enrichment activities including sports, outdoor activities, and volunteering.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: All students undertake voluntary work including helping at the local food bank.
Academic Performance: Students achieve good outcomes and high rates of numeracy and literacy qualifications.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Students are very well supported to achieve their learning goals through individualized and flexible support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students are very well-behaved, proud of their achievements, and develop positive attitudes.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Vocational learning is offered in various fields including horticulture and conservation.
Teacher Engagement: Tutors and staff are passionate about their work and use excellent strategies to help students learn.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teaching staff provide individualized and challenging teaching, leading to students often exceeding their own expectations.
Strengths/Challenges: Staff are motivated by good CPD and consistent feedback on their performance.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Managers鈥� observations result in improved professional practice and low staff turnover.
STEM Facilities: The Dawlish base includes a sensory room, calm room, and trampoline; Torpoint has a virtual reality room.
Updating Resources: Rooms have been color-coded and calmed to meet the needs of students, especially those with autism spectrum disorder.
School Culture and Ethos: Leaders are passionate and continually strive for improvements in their practice, enhancing students' motivation.
Class Size: Smaller student numbers allow for individualized support and attention from staff.
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Oakwood Court College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd) is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Devon, South West.
from age 16-25 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The South West of England is home to more than 40 services provided by Phoenix Learning and Care, including residential children's homes and services for adult supported living. Phoenix Learning and Care was founded in 2006. For students with exceptional needs, we administer the KS2 to KS4 curriculum in schools. We also offer additional education through our specialty college. Our goal is to satisfy a person's social or academic demands. Phoenix makes it possible for people to thrive by constantly putting the people we help at the centre of our practises and ideas. Our goal is to teach people the knowledge and skills they need to be valuable, effective, and productive members of society while also helping them enhance their talents and abilities. We employ over 350 talented team members, including our own therapists and support services, who work together combining the Phoenix HEART values of Honesty, Empathy, Aspiration, Respect and Teamwork to provide the very best education and care to those we support. We assist all facets of effective safeguarding and are subject to CQC and Ofsted regulation.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
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| Type | Other Types | Other Types |
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| Ofset report | Good | - |
| Age range | 16-25 | 16-25 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
