In the current climate where the UK government is considering imposing a 20% VAT on private school fees, many families are understandably concerned about the rising costs of private education. At Oak-Tree Group of Schools, we believe that high-quality education should be accessible and affordable, even amidst these potential changes….
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Managing Exam Stress: Effective Strategies for Pupils
This Mental Health Awareness Week, it’s crucial to acknowledge the heightened stress exams can induce in pupils. At The Oak-Tree Group of Schools, we’re dedicated to providing our pupils with effective strategies to manage stress and excel. Here are some strategies that can help manage exam stress effectively: 1. Structured…
Paul Wilson Announced as the New Headmaster of Coopersale Hall
As I announced in October 2023, we appointed a specialist recruiter, Headspace Academics, to help with the appointment of the next Head of Coopersale Hall School. Headspace Academics has extensive experience of working with a variety of schools to recruit Heads and tailoring the search to the requirements of each…
Summer Holiday Drama Club
Children attending this year’s Summer Drama Club have been busy putting together a fantastic performance of The Little Mermaid. In just one week the children have learnt all of their lines and dance moves and are ready to impress their parents with their final performance! Seeing their confidence grow…
Beating The Summer Slump
As lovely as it is to have a long summer break, relaxing and taking time away from school, it can be difficult to get back into the groove when the countdown to school begins. The summer slump “a phenomenon that refers to the loss of academic skills and knowledge over…
An Insight into 11+ at the Oak-Tree Group
An ‘Oak-Tree education’ has become a desirable choice for many families across Essex and North East London. The Life Group of Magazines talks to Claire Osborn, Group Managing Principal, about the schools’ strengths in teaching pupils from Kindergarten all the way up to Year 11, and their journey through 11+…
The Oak-Tree Schools Open Their Doors
Recently, the Life Group of Magazines spoke to Matthew Hagger, Group Managing Principal, about what parents can expect from a visit to a school in the Oak-Tree Group, either on an Open Day or personal tour.
Multiple Choice
The local press talks to the Oak-Tree Group about their 11+ Entrance Exam, and how one entrance exam can open the door to multiple opportunities.
Building Futures
The local press takes a look at Coopersale Hall School and its preparations for a new era.
The Start of an Educational Journey
Absolutely Magazine talks to the Heads of all four schools in the Oak-Tree Group about why they believe an Oak-Tree Kindergarten is the ideal beginning for a child’s educational journey.