Student & Parent/Carer information
If ex-students or their carers / parents would like to make contact with the school to share their post-OV experiences and successes or knowledge to share with current parents, please contact Daniella Smith on dsmith@oakview.efspt.org
USEFUL INFORMATION DOCUMENT
USEFUL INFORMATION- CLICK ON THIS LINK for further information, as well as information below
We are pleased to share the new Preparing for Adulthood: Parents and carers guide to post‑16 opportunities, created to support families as young people prepare for adulthood. The guide brings together clear, accessible information on post‑16 education and training routes, employment pathways, Supported Internships, apprenticeships, travel training, and wider Preparing for Adulthood support.
SOME FURTHER EDUCATION (FE) PROVISION:
- St John’s RC College (New City College group)
College – St John's RC School (stjohnsrcschool.co.uk)
- New City College (Epping Forest)
SEND Archives | New City College
Our school's point of contact is Sarah Smith. You may wish to contact her if you'd like a weekday visit to see the SEND department in action: Sarah.Smith@ncclondon.ac.uk
- Hertford Regional College
Inclusive Learning – Hertford Regional College
Transition Support Worker:
Karen Stephenson – 01992 411 853 / kstephenson@hrc.ac.uk
HRC are happy for parents to contact Karen directly if you'd like to arrange a bespoke visit.
- Chelmsford College
INSPIRE - Courses for Students with Special Educational Needs
- Oaklands College
https://www.oaklands.ac.uk/contact-us/campus-locations/st-albans-campus/
Contact Loren to make a personalised visit happen
Transition support worker: Loren.Bell@oaklands.ac.uk
Working days Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm
Telephone number: 01727 737414
- St Elizabeth's College
https://www.stelizabeths.org.uk/
Link person: Deputy Head- Vicky Ingram. Please contact Oli Adams to arrange tours and visits: Oli.Adams@stelizabeths.org.uk
TARGETED EMPLOYMENT newsletter
The LATEST TARGETED EMPLOYMENT newsletter, which includes updates and resources to support young people with SEND as they prepare for adulthood, can be viewed and read here.
Highlights in this edition include:
- The launch of the Preparing for Adulthood: Parents and Carers Guide to Post‑16 Opportunities
- Updates and success stories from Supported Internships
- Details of upcoming events, including United in Diversity: Pathways to Potential
- Wider Preparing for Adulthood, careers, and employability resources for young people with SEND
An online version can also be accessed via:
https://essexcc.pagetiger.com/TENewsApril2026/1
The previous TARGETED EMPLOYMENT newsletter can be viewed and read here.
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1XnCiccN7TQXzXikIJFH4V9Uq5cJZ3Sp0
Highlights in this edition include:
Post-16 Opportunities Guide – Coming soon to help parents and carers plan for education, training, and employment pathways
- The Bridge – Connecting businesses and education to create inclusive employment opportunities
- Events Calendar – Careers fairs, college open days, and transition events for 2026
- Training Opportunities – Vocational Profiling sessions for practitioners, parents, and carers
- Employer Engagement – Success stories from Accessible Apprenticeships and Supported Internships
- Key Dates – SNAP Preparing for Adulthood webinar (14 January), National Apprenticeship Week (February), and more.