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Oak House School prioritises social and emotional development through a strong pastoral care framework and inclusive teaching. PSHE is embedded across the curriculum; in Early Years and Primary the Jigsaw scheme emphasises emotional literacy, positive relationships and mental health with themes such as Being Me in the World, Celebrating Difference and Healthy Me. The school focuses on emotional and social welfare alongside academic learning, helping all students access the curriculum and participate fully. The Inclusion & Wellbeing team leads strategies and provides psychological support as needed, including anti-bullying initiatives. Termly progress meetings with tutors help monitor wellbeing and progress.
Early identification of specific learning needs is a priority, achieved through teacher observations, parental input, and ongoing progress monitoring. Timely recognition and intervention safeguard students' self-esteem and maximise the effectiveness of support measures. Formal assessments by external specialists are used to tailor provision, with collaboration between specialists, the Inclusion & Wellbeing team, and class teachers to ensure appropriate accommodations. The school offers Additional Intervention in Early Years & Primary (Morning Groups, 1-1 tuition, and external specialist intervention) and in Secondary (Morning Groups and external specialist intervention). Access arrangements for exams are available where appropriate.
Wellbeing is a central focus; Oak House School fosters a supportive and caring environment where students feel secure, valued and connected. PSHE is integrated into the curriculum to promote health and wellbeing, with weekly lessons and focus weeks on topics such as relationships and healthy living. The school emphasises social welfare and emotional development through pastoral support and a broad range of extracurricular activities and residential trips that strengthen belonging. The Inclusion & Wellbeing team, including psychologists, provides individualised wellbeing support as needed.
Safeguarding measures are rigorously implemented to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. A dedicated Safeguarding team oversees child protection matters within the school, and all staff undergo appropriate safeguarding and police checks.
Oak House School is a private, non-profit campus in Barcelona that offers British, local, and International Baccalaureate education to ages 3 to 18. The school follows the British National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme, with a tri-lingual approach across primary and secondary. Primary teaching is in English, Spanish and Catalan and aligns with English standards, preparing pupils for the Secondary's multilingual program. In the first year of ESO, a fourth language (French or German) enters, and coding becomes a fifth language. At age 16, students sit Cambridge IGCSE/ GCSE exams, with post-16 options including Bachillerato Nacional and the IB Diploma Programme. The campus comprises eight buildings with facilities: science laboratories, a technology room, music rooms, an arts area, an auditorium, and eco-conscious senior facilities opened in 2015. Enrichment includes Oracy, Debate and MUN, Duke of Edinburgh, and Work Experience alongside a sports, music, and STEM program.
