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ABOUT US

Hearts of Oak - Fundraises for the Barnet Special Education foundation Trust - it is a registered charity formed of parents, governors, teachers and retired teachersrs from 3 Special educational settings in the London Borough of Barnet. 

The Aim of the Charity is to advance the education of young people attending all 3 settings , by raising funds for the provision of facilities, resources and equipment , not normally provided by statutory authorities.​

Since its foundation, Hearts of Oak has raised over £300,000 for the direct benefit of the students .

​Hearts of Oak is run by an unpaid team of volunteers; we have zero operating expenses and ensure that every single penny donated goes directly to helping students.

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Opened in 1916 ,Oak Lodge School has expanded significantly and is now able to offer 200 places for students aged 11-19 with a wide range of learning difficulties.

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Hearts of Oak funding is essential to ensure that every child at the school has access to wonderful experiences , especially those that are not usually available to young people who may have

complex SEN ( Special educational needs ) 

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Our projects for 2025/6 include an essential refit for all of the faulty exterior play equipment .

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Oakbridge Special Education setting is recognised by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) as a Specialist Post-16 Institution (SPI) it began life as a department of Oak Lodge School in East Finchley, but since 2018 it has functioned as an independent provision. Originally based at a Scout Camp in Mill Hill, it is now operating at its own site in Edgware High Street. The setting offers a two-year course focused on developing students independence and life skills that prepare them for the next stage of their lives. Donations to Hearts of Oak have enabled Oak Bridge to provide a wider range of opportunities and experiences.

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The Windmill School opened in September 2023 as an all age special free school for up to 90 pupils aged 5-19 with a primary diagnosis of autism.

The new school is looking beautiful ... next steps for 2025 are to provide horticultural opportunities by enhancing the roof top environment and add to learning opportunities in Science , Food technology and Art & Design.

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