Creative Strand

Creativity is one of our enrichment strands, embedded within our bespoke school curriculum. We recognise the importance of Creativity and understand that by incorporating it into student timetables, they are able to build on the following skills;

-       developing the ability to express themselves,

-       improving their emotional development,

-       enhancing thinking capabilities,

-       boosting their ability to problem-solve,

-       reducing stress and anxieties,

-       developing communication,

-       building confidence and resilience,

-       improving focus and attention,

•       encouraging innovative mindsets,  
• learning performance techniques.

Music Therapy

Some of our students participate in music therapy sessions with our Nordoff Robbins Therapist, Lucy, who joins us each Wednesday. During those sessions, students are supported to access therapeutic interventions, which support them with;

 - Connection - developing and sustaining a musical and therapeutic relationship,

- Communication skills – helping pupils to develop their own musical language and establish meaningful communications,

- Emotional Skills - offering a platform for expression and a chance to feel valued and heard,

- Cognitive Skills - improving focus, concentration, and attention,

- Social Skills – offering experiences of initiation and turn taking,

- Physical Skills - to improve motor control or physical expression,

- Building strategies for self-regulation,

- Providing an outlet for emotion (a safe space to release energy and channel into a creative outlet),

- Providing positive experiences of control or decision making,

- Increasing their confidence and self-esteem.

Performances

Spring Term Shows

Each Academic Year, Oakfield Park students showcase their Creative talents in our Whole School Show. Students work on their performance techniques and stagecraft, as well as being involved in prop and costume making, set management and narration. Families are invited to attend, sit back and enjoy the show - it really is a delight to behold! Look out for more details regarding our next production, coming Spring 2025…

Christmas Carols

In December 2024, we look forward to inviting parents/carers to our Christmas Carol Concert, where you can expect a real festive treat and perhaps, even a mince pie!

Better Together Choir

We are proud to be a part of the Better Together Choir and have a group of young people, who represent our school each month at their singing and signing workshops with other local SEN schools. There is an annual performance, to celebrate student progress and share their vocal talents with ticketholders – this year’s ‘Big Sing’ is taking place in July 2025 at Wakefield Cathedral.

Wiggle Day

We are pleased to participate in an annual Wiggle Event in school, to raise funds for the charity Happy Days and encourage movement and creativity through a variety of mediums.

The Happy Days Charity give a substantial amount of money to us each year, enabling a group of our students to access the pantomime at Wakefield Theatre, so we are more than happy to give a little back and have some fun wiggling!