Oaks Rise CIC

About

This is an independent alternative provider of education (IAP), which is part of the West Sussex County Council (WSCC) Dynamic Purchasing System for schools to commission services. Find out more at Independent Alternative Provision.

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Oaks Rise is an alternative provision for autistic learners who have self-excluded from mainstream school due to high levels of anxiety, sensory, social and emotional needs. Our offer supports re-engagement with education whilst re-building self-esteem and wellbeing. Most of our learners have school trauma, varying degrees of demand avoidance and are often ‘high-maskers’ who internalise their distress. Many have experienced autistic burnout and have been disengaged from education, or struggled to attend, for some time. All learners have the potential to achieve high-level qualifications when supported in the right environment. We are not able to support learners who express their anxieties physically or who flee when distressed.

What we do

• At Oaks Rise, we are committed to a low-demand, consent-based but structured approach to education. We aim to: Prioritise learner wellbeing Promote academic and personal growth Offer different learning journeys from re-engagement with learning to formal qualification routes, tailored to each learner’s needs and aspirations.
• All our teaching staff are fully qualified and experienced teachers and are neurodivergent. We deliver a core curriculum across five subjects: Wellbeing, including PSHE Maths English Science Humanities
• Qualifications: Learners may choose to prepare for qualifications in English, Maths, and a third subject, if and when they are ready.
• Programme Length: 3 hours per day, up to 4 days per week. Brighton and Hove term times. Learners may enrol for either the morning or afternoon session (minimum of 3 sessions / 3 days per week) but not both. As such we offer a maximum of 12 hours per learner, per week.
• Dates and times of provision: Every Monday to Thursday - term time only. Morning session: 9:30am to 12:30pm. Afternoon session: 1:30pm to 4:30pm.

Age range

9-16

Wheelchair accessible

Yes

Requires referral

Yes

Requires application

Yes