Just like all schools across the UK, Epping Forest’s Oak-Tree Group has had to adapt its provision to cater for home learning and online education while schools were closed due to the pandemic. Claire Osborn, Group Education Principal, discusses why she feels that the latest period of home learning has…
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The Benefits of a Virtual Open Event
It seems like at the moment the world has gone virtual, and schools are no exception. Due to the current situation that we find ourselves in, schools are having to find alternative methods to give potential parents an insight into school life. The result: virtual open events. Of course, nothing…
How to Get the Most Out of a Virtual Open Event
Many families are already well versed with the ins and outs of a traditional open day, but a virtual open event is a whole new world for many. The pandemic has thrown schools a myriad of challenges, with how to showcase what they can offer potential parents and pupils just…
Why Small Class Sizes Work So Well
We talk smaller class sizes with the Heads at the Oak-Tree Group Having seen a clear surge of registrations for the recent virtual open events and 11+ exams, The Oak-Tree Group of Schools believe their smaller class sizes have played a contributing factor in their current popularity. The Oak-Tree Group:…
How to Make Your Daily Walk More Fun
You look out the window, the sky is grey and the trees are bare. For many, heading out on a daily walk is becoming less and less appealing, and finding the motivation to head out your front door for that much needed breath of fresh air can be a struggle….
The Show Must Go On
The Oak-Tree Schools kept the magic of Christmas alive this year, despite the impact of Coronovirus and the restrictions in place. Christmas nativities and Carol Concerts are a staple in the Oak-Tree Schools’ calendars, and this year the Group were determined that ‘the show must go on’, even if it…
Benefits Of Outdoor Learning
In an age where technology is entwined in everyday life from a young age and children are spending less time playing outside, outdoor learning is becoming increasingly important. When adults think back to their own happiest memories of childhood, they frequently recall the joys of playing outdoors and with opportunities…
The Relationship Between Technology And Learning
Technology has heavily impacted almost every aspect of our lives, and education is no exception. Using technology in the classroom has many benefits, here are just some of them: Improves student engagement Technology makes learning more interactive and collaborative, which can help students better engage with course material. Rather than memorising…
Ways To Help Your Child Stay Organised
From an early age children are expected to be organised, from handing in homework to remembering an instrument for band practice. But organisation is a skill that children need to learn, it is something that requires memory and focus and learning to prioritise. Here are some tips on how to…
Your Guide To School Assessments
As students return to school for the start of the new academic year, teachers will start collecting information about their development and learning needs, usually in the form of assessments. These normally take place during the first six weeks of the autumn term and are called Baseline or InCAS Assessments….