Packages of Support

Specialist Teacher- SEND Support Offer

Specialist Teacher

First and foremost, engagement in learning is understood to be the gateway to successful learning experiences and can be the beginning of a long lasting and positive relationship with education.

Recent research suggests that following a series of enhanced education through the use of group or 1-1 support; there is a significant enhancement, improved learning behaviour and overall engagement in learning. (Smith, Price and Cochrane, 2023)

OakLP is passionate about ensuring appropriate adaptations to provision to support students learning , communication and behaviour. We are also wanting to bring about systemic change and therefore welcome the school to observe such sessions so that interventions can continue following the departure of Outreach Team.

We have several caseworkers to support student progress; we are able to provide: Specialist Teacher

SEND Teachers- Specialism across the curriculum including English and Maths 
SEMH Teacher
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant 
Advisory Moving and Handling Teacher
Occupational Therapy - Sensory Support 

We are able to provide bespoke assessments followed by weekly support sessions, to be made bespoke for students 

Specialist Teacher- SEND Support Offer

Dyslexia Screener

A 1-1 assessment tool that will give out recommendations for parents and teachers to support learners with dyslexic tendencies, approx. 1 hour. 

Specialist Teacher- SEND Support Offer

Irlen Screener

A 1-1 assessment to identify individuals with Irlen Syndrome. Share Understanding of the common learning and behavioral characteristics associated with Irlen Syndrome. Be equipped with a variety of intervention strategies, including colored overlays t share with professionals and parents.

Specialist Teacher- SEND Support Offer

Dyscalculia Screener

A 1-1 assessment tool that will give out recommendations for parents and teachers to support learners with dyscalculic tendencies, approx. 1 hour. 

Specialist Teacher- SEND Support Offer

Access Arrangements

Access arrangements are able to be carried out by our qualified specialist assessor to determine whether students could be entitled to assistance or further support in formal examinations. E.g. readers, scribes, extra time. 

Specialist Teacher- SEND Support Offer

Full Dyslexia Diagnostic Assessment

A Diagnostic Assessment will usually take up to four hours to complete.

During an assessment the assessor will carry out a series of tests to explore aspects of underlying ability such as:
• Reading, writing and spelling
• Handwriting and fine motor skills
• Underlying learning skills: phonological awareness, speed of processing and memory, speech and language and auditory processing.

After the assessment, a full report will be available within 4 weeks.