The Oak Pathway | St Nicholas School

At St Nicholas School, students on our Oak Pathway experience a broad and creative curriculum that will motivate and inspire them in their learning. The curriculum aims to equip students with the skills they will need to lead independent, purposeful and fulfilling lives. Students take responsibility for their learning and are actively involved in planning and reviewing their individual targets.

Learning is organised in accordance with National Curriculum subject areas and delivered in ways that are engaging and relevant for students’ needs and interests.   Children and young people are provided with a safe and stimulating learning environment where confidence, self-esteem and emotional well-being are nurtured. They are taught to care, respect and value each other. Classroom teaching is supplemented with community learning and social experiences, so that pupils can apply their learning in ways that will be useful and functional for them. Community learning provides pupils with opportunities to widen their life experiences in order to prepare them for their life journey.

We recognize the great potential in all our students and have high expectations for them in all areas of school and community life. 

Independence, communication and the wellbeing of all underpins everything that we do on the Oak Pathway. We are committed to all young people becoming:

Successful learners Confident individuals Responsible citizens

Please take a look below at our pathway newsletter.

All of our Oak Pathway classes are located within a mainstream school within the Canterbury district. Our partner schools are Chartham Primary School, Canterbury Primary School, Canterbury Academy and SPIRES Academy.