Oakley House School
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Overview
Southern Suburbs
Oakley House School is an independent remedial school catering for those children who struggle to achieve their potential in a mainstream classroom.
Description
Oakley House School caters for children from Grade R to Grade 8 who have specific learning difficulties. We currently teach children with dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, speech and language delays, motor difficulties, sensory difficulties, and Asperger’s Syndrome. Some of our children do not have any of these challenges, but just need a small supportive environment in which to learn.
Curriculum
Our curriculum provides a specialised, multi-sensory approach with an emphasis on basic literacy and numeracy skills combined with access to the full National Curriculum. To ensure our children receive an enriching school experience, the learning areas of Art, Music, Physical Education and Computer Studies form part of our weekly timetable.
Individual programmes of learning
Children are carefully assessed and individual literacy, numeracy, perceptual and/or behaviour targets are drawn up, appropriate to each child’s specific needs. Progress is closely monitored and programmes are reviewed each term.
Specialised therapy
Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy, on an individual basis or in small groups, will be arranged for those children who need it. Therapists consult for Oakley House School in their private capacity and therapy is therefore an extra cost to parents. However, therapy takes place at the school during the school day. Class teachers and therapists work closely together to ensure continuity is maintained. Therapists are part of our multidisciplinary team and they are involved in all case discussions and feedback meetings with relevant parents.
Cognitive thinking skills
Oakley House School uses cognitive programmes, Bright Start in Gr R & Gr 1 and Cognet in Gr 2 – 8, to develop and enhance the cognitive thinking skills of our children. Research has shown that cognitive thinking skills are critical for academic success and we teach, then reinforce these skills continually in all aspects of our work, play, and behaviour management, both in the classrooms and on the playground.
Teacher / child ratio
Small classes ensures individual attention and a caring and supportive environment. A ratio of 1:10 enables teachers to work towards developing each child’s strengths as well as guiding them to use compensatory strategies to overcome areas of weakness.
Locations
JUNIOR CAMPUS: Grades R - 3
68 Myburgh Road
Diep River, 7806
SENIOR CAMPUS: Grades 4 - 8
99 Main Road
Plumstead, 7800
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