WELCOME TO OAKWOOD
DAWLISH CAMPUS
Hi I’m Kathryn and I am the Head of Campus at Dawlish. Oakwood Dawlish was our first college campus and we have been here for over 20 years!
The campus is located just next to the beachfront which gives lots of opportunities for our learners to enjoy learning outdoors. We are also a short walk from the town centre, with its bustling shops and cafes giving learners lots of chance to practice their independent living skills.

At Dawlish, we have three buildings with classrooms, calm/sensory rooms, training kitchens, and a fantastic garden enjoyed by all—especially the trampoline, swing, sports activities, and Café Pod run by learners.
Our goal is to prepare learners for their next steps, whether that’s independent living, staying healthy and safe, progressing onto other courses or finding employment. Timetables are tailored to each individual, with learning often taking place through practical sessions like travel training, shopping, cooking, and art and gardening projects, through classroom-based activities or through interventions led by our integrated therapy team. Enrichment sessions are a highlight, offering options like Performing Arts, Digital Skills, and Multi-sports (led by Exeter City FC coaches).
Work experience is a key part of our curriculum. Most learners take part in weekly external placements, with local or national businesses, while others gain experience internally, where they gain skills like administrative skills, food hygiene, communication skills,
I am very proud to work at Oakwood, Dawlish. It is a warm and supportive place, with an incredible team who are dedicated, therapeutically trained, and most of all, the learners love it here!
Kathryn Phillips
Head of Campus