Oak Heights High School in Hounslow is a vibrant and welcoming community where the importance, both
academically and socially, is on discovering and make the most of the potential
of each child. The school stands out from the prevailing educational environment
as a school that achieves academic success without unnecessary pressures and
social success through the development of relationships and
responsibility. It is a school that is genuinely loved by students,
parents and staff alike and we value the communication we have with the parents
of each individual as this helps forward and improve a student’s progress and
allows parents to offer more support. We aim to provide a happy, compassionate
environment in which the emotional, physical and social development of the child
are held in equal regard to academic progress. Our aim is to provide students
with a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum that fosters a love of
learning and enables all students to reach their academic potential.
At Oak Heights School in Hounslow, creativity is more than just an artistic endeavour. Creativity is also
finding new ways to accomplish tasks and being innovative in finding solutions
to difficult problems. The ability to be ready and willing to adapt to new
situations is a valuable skill in a changing world and is incredibly valued as
we want each child to exceed their own expectations. One of the goals of
education is to give students independence so that they can flourish on their
own. This means taking the initiative and having a sense of responsibility for
your own learning.
Our curriculum ensures that all
students have an excellent grounding in traditional, academic subjects, and
particularly in STEM subjects whilst creating opportunities to discover and
pursue their own passions. All students follow a core curriculum and are
provided with all the necessary learning materials to successfully ensure
progress and a smooth transition from high school life to higher education or
employment.
At Oak Heights independent school
in Hounslow West London we promote a culture of equal opportunity and
equality. We celebrate effort and determination above all else and ensure that
the students are aware that through resilience and perseverance, they can
achieve their goals and take charge of their own future. Our expectations of our
students and staff are high in all areas including academic outcomes, students’
attitude towards their own learning, their learning behaviours and the quality
of support offered to them as they learn
We systematically monitor the
quality of our learning and teaching and also evaluate each student’s progress
throughout the academic year. Teachers intervene and modify the learning
experience to ensure that students are stretched and supported to secure the
highest outcomes possible.
Our rules and codes of conduct
are clear and our expectations of behaviour are high. This expectation is
matched by a commitment to support our young people, with members of staff
taking a nurturing approach and keeping in close contact with families. We place
great emphasis on the transition from primary to secondary school to ensure that
our youngest students quickly feel part of our community.
Source: www.oakheights.co.uk
