We understand that each of our young people will encounter academic, social, emotional and developmental challenges throughout their school career which require different styles of support to overcome these challenges to becoming happy and successful young people. Therefore, we want to do everything we can to help them overcome whatever life throws their way and to look back on it as a useful experience. For this purpose, we have set up a comprehensive pastoral care system, designed to support students in all aspects of school life. Mr Dixon (Assistant Principal: Safeguarding and Welfare), Mr Pickering (Pastoral Manager) and Ms Arnold (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) lead our Pastoral Active Support Team and are best placed to identify and support young people who need their expertise, built up over many years of working with young people, as well as collaborating with teachers, parents, the community and external organisations to achieve best outcomes for our young people.
These include:
We know that the most effective learners are happy learners. Therefore, upon starting at Leesbrook and from the start of your child's journey with us through to the end of their time in our home, we aim to make sure they feel supported, encouraged and motivated to learn.
We want our halls and corridors to feel like a home-from-home for your children. Our Academy is a family - thriving with healthy relationships and positive influences. Our class teachers and Family Leaders (form tutors) take the time to get to know each of their students, finding out what your child is interested in, where their aspirations lie and what hopes they have for their year. This sustained effort to build relationships allows our students and teachers to have an excellent rapport and positive regard for each other.
By having a growing house system in place, we encourage our young people to get to know each other across all year groups. We have a dedicated and inspirational student lead leadership team consisting of out Student Principals, Student Deputy Principals and Student Council for those who want that extra support from their peers. Our communal dining area allows for that all important social integration - especially during family dining.
All students are tiered based on the level of support they currently require. This is regularly reviewed. All students have access to some form of Pastoral Support.
Return to School / Start of Term information
Click here to find more information on returning to school on 5th September 2022.
Links to further info and local/national support
Kooth, Childline, NHS Health Young Minds, TOGMind, Positive Steps, Mind, YoungMinds, Samaritans, MAHDLO, NSPCC, MASH, Police, Housing
Parent Resilience Transition Courses
Admissions
Oldham Local Authority manage our admissions process. If you wish to submit an In Year Transfer, you can download the form here and once you receive notification that your child has been allocated a place at Oasis Leesbrook, please make contact with the Main Reception Desk on 0161 290 4000. Our reception team will be able to assist you with arranging an admission meeting with Mr Pickering and will inform you of what documentation is required for the meeting to take place.
Anti-Bullying
Please view our Anti-Bullying policy here.
Let's talk about: bullying (information provided by Kooth)
Anti-Bullying Week Assemblies
Our student deputy principals along with members of the student council delivered the Anti-bullying assembly to the rest of their peers in the school. The theme of Anti Bullying week this year is ‘Reach Out’. All students did a great good in presenting this and helping deliver a vital message for the Academy
Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC)
www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk
Telephone: 03000 11 12 13
Back to School after Lockdown
Click here to download the brochure.
Beat (Beating Eating Disorders)
www.b-eat.co.uk
youth email: fyp@b-eat.co.uk
Youthline: 0808 801 0711
Adult email: help@b-eat.co.uk
Adult helpline: 0808 801 0677
Click here for resources on Children's Mental Health.
Click here for resources on Mental Health Awareness Week.
Click here for resources on Mindfulness.
Boy Anorexia
www.boyanorexia.com
CAMHS
Click here to access important resources that are available to help support mental health and wellbeing for young people, carers, and professionals.
Eating Disorders
Click here for resources on Eating Disorders.
E-safety
Ms Arnold alongside Ms Maznyczenko, is the named E-Safety Officer at Oasis Leesbrook. For more info, click here and also find our presentation on E-Safety here.
Our mission to keep all students at Leesbrook safe extends to the virtual world. To recognise the huge significance of social media and the internet in everyday life for our students Leesbrook students will be doing activities and surveys about keeping themselves safe online. Tuesday 7th February is Safer Internet Day which is a national campaign to support young people online. Please see link below to find all of their useful resources.
https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2023
Nightstop Communities Northwest
Your teen is watching, they are observing how you deal with challenging situations. Click here for more information.
Oasis Community Hub
Click here to find out more about our Community work.
PRIDE
13th November – 19th November is an opportunity to raise awareness and visibility of trans and gender non-conforming people, to recognise the issues members of the trans community often face and to celebrate the achievements, contributions and identities of those who identify as trans. The week leads up to the Trans Day of Remembrance that was created to remember the lives of trans people we have lost to violence against our communities.
Trans is an umbrella term to describe people whose gender is not the same as, or does not sit comfortably with, the sex they were assigned at birth
Trans people may describe themselves using one or more of a wide variety of terms, including (but not limited to) transgender, non-binary, or genderqueer.
It is important to remember:
Relax Kids Oldham -
Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health
Socials & Latest News
Facebook
Twitter
Latest News
Trust Policies
Click here to see our Trust policies
We Can Help Families
We Can Help Families has been designed to assist families in accessing services to help improve outcomes and build resilience. Included as part of this offer is some online parenting courses which is also available in other languages.
Please be aware that if you wish to speak to a specific member of staff or year group team please call the Reception desk on 0161 290 4000 beforehand rather than attending the academy unannounced. This is to prevent extended waiting times to be seen and allows academy staff to plan their day more effectively. Thank you for your continued support.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Should you require any support outside of term time, please contact or guide your child to the following agencies should this be required:
Alternatively, follow the Safeguarding Guidance highlighted below.
Safeguarding Children
Guidance regarding all safeguarding can be found within the Oasis Academy Leesbrook Safeguarding Policy which is available on the school website. Information can also be sought from the following agencies:
• Alternative Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hubs (MASH):
• https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse-to-local-council
• Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO):
• Oldham – 0161 770 8870
