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Affordable Education at Oak-Tree Group of Schools

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….

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…

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…

The Importance Of Play In Early Years

‘Play’ plays a huge role in children’s development and underpins the EYFS. Through play, children develop language skills, emotions and creativity, and social and intellectual skills. Play comes naturally to children, much like when you see a baby bobbing to music, it is a natural instinct to play and be…

What is the Point of a School Uniform?

With the recent launch of the new Senior Coopersale Hall Uniform, the Oak-Tree Group explores the reasons why having a school uniform is so important, and the benefits it brings to the school, pupils and parents. A school uniform is the norm for most schools in the UK. At the…