Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust
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OHC&AT is a 'family' of specialist education providers in four regional hubs in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire.
Our shared vision is “Working together to transform lives” to enable all our pupils and students to achieve their full potential.
Our shared vision is “Working together to transform lives” to enable all our pupils and students to achieve their full potential.
Orchard Hill College is delighted to be taking part in #ThePowerofSpecialistFE awareness week coming up at the beginning of December.
Specialist FE unlocks education, transforms lives and creates lasting impact.
We’re looking forward to sharing our stories over the coming weeks.
Specialist FE unlocks education, transforms lives and creates lasting impact.
We’re looking forward to sharing our stories over the coming weeks.
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Orchard Hill College is delighted to be taking part in #ThePowerofSpecialistFE awareness week coming up at the beginning of December.
Specialist FE unlocks education, transforms lives and creates lasting impact.
We’re looking forward to sharing our stories over the coming weeks.
Specialist FE unlocks education, transforms lives and creates lasting impact.
We’re looking forward to sharing our stories over the coming weeks.
🧦 Students and staff at Nightingale Community Academy joined thousands across the country in celebrating Odd Socks Day today.
Odd Socks Day is a fun and colourful event that kicks off Anti-Bullying Week.
#OddSocksDay #antibullyingweek #PowerforGood #NightingaleCommunityAcademy
Odd Socks Day is a fun and colourful event that kicks off Anti-Bullying Week.
#OddSocksDay #antibullyingweek #PowerforGood #NightingaleCommunityAcademy
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🧦 Students and staff at Nightingale Community Academy joined thousands across the country in celebrating Odd Socks Day today.
Odd Socks Day is a fun and colourful event that kicks off Anti-Bullying Week.
#OddSocksDay #antibullyingweek #PowerforGood #NightingaleCommunityAcademy
Odd Socks Day is a fun and colourful event that kicks off Anti-Bullying Week.
#OddSocksDay #antibullyingweek #PowerforGood #NightingaleCommunityAcademy
Big thanks to volunteers from Knight Harwood who recently spent a day volunteering at St Philip's. The volunteers helped to enhance the school's Nut Walk area, one of the engaging spaces that enhance the pupils' educational experience.
#StPhilipsSchool #Volunteering #GiftinKind
#StPhilipsSchool #Volunteering #GiftinKind
November 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Big thanks to volunteers from Knight Harwood who recently spent a day volunteering at St Philip's. The volunteers helped to enhance the school's Nut Walk area, one of the engaging spaces that enhance the pupils' educational experience.
#StPhilipsSchool #Volunteering #GiftinKind
#StPhilipsSchool #Volunteering #GiftinKind
🎃 A huge thank you to Weald Insurance! 🧁
We’re incredibly grateful to the team at Weald Insurance for hosting a fantastic Halloween fancy dress and bake sale last week in support of Brantridge School.
The event raised over £400 and they’re so appreciative of the support and community spirit.
We’re incredibly grateful to the team at Weald Insurance for hosting a fantastic Halloween fancy dress and bake sale last week in support of Brantridge School.
The event raised over £400 and they’re so appreciative of the support and community spirit.
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🎃 A huge thank you to Weald Insurance! 🧁
We’re incredibly grateful to the team at Weald Insurance for hosting a fantastic Halloween fancy dress and bake sale last week in support of Brantridge School.
The event raised over £400 and they’re so appreciative of the support and community spirit.
We’re incredibly grateful to the team at Weald Insurance for hosting a fantastic Halloween fancy dress and bake sale last week in support of Brantridge School.
The event raised over £400 and they’re so appreciative of the support and community spirit.
Earlier this month the Governance Conference, offered a valuable opportunity to reflect on the shared purpose of the College and Trust, strengthen connections, and explore how governance continues to drive positive outcomes for learners across the Trust. www.ohcat.org/governance/
October 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Earlier this month the Governance Conference, offered a valuable opportunity to reflect on the shared purpose of the College and Trust, strengthen connections, and explore how governance continues to drive positive outcomes for learners across the Trust. www.ohcat.org/governance/
Nightingale Community Academy is a much brighter working environment thanks to a massive refurbishment programme over the summer holiday.
At a special assembly pupils thanked the Estates and Facilities Team from the Trust for all their hard work in making their school feel brand new.
#NCA #SEND
At a special assembly pupils thanked the Estates and Facilities Team from the Trust for all their hard work in making their school feel brand new.
#NCA #SEND
October 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We are delighted to be shortlisted at the Education Estates Awards in the Client of the Year category for the work we have done in tailor designing buildings to meet the needs of our students and create inclusive communities.
#OHCAT #EducationEstates #SENDEducation
#OHCAT #EducationEstates #SENDEducation
October 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
We are delighted to be shortlisted at the Education Estates Awards in the Client of the Year category for the work we have done in tailor designing buildings to meet the needs of our students and create inclusive communities.
#OHCAT #EducationEstates #SENDEducation
#OHCAT #EducationEstates #SENDEducation
A big thank you to everyone for attending the Governance Conference 2025. What an amazing turnout and a fantastic opportunity to connect, reflect and share insights.
We look forward to another year of Governance - Leading with Integrity
#OHCAT #OrchardHillCollege #Governance #SENDEducation
We look forward to another year of Governance - Leading with Integrity
#OHCAT #OrchardHillCollege #Governance #SENDEducation
October 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
A big thank you to everyone for attending the Governance Conference 2025. What an amazing turnout and a fantastic opportunity to connect, reflect and share insights.
We look forward to another year of Governance - Leading with Integrity
#OHCAT #OrchardHillCollege #Governance #SENDEducation
We look forward to another year of Governance - Leading with Integrity
#OHCAT #OrchardHillCollege #Governance #SENDEducation
Delegates at today’s Governance Conference heard an update on the Trust’s vision and strategy from the CEO, John Prior.
There was also an update on safeguarding from Jacqueline Van-West, Director of Safeguarding.
#OHCAT #OrchardHillCollege #Governance #LeadingWithIntegrity
There was also an update on safeguarding from Jacqueline Van-West, Director of Safeguarding.
#OHCAT #OrchardHillCollege #Governance #LeadingWithIntegrity
October 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Delegates at today’s Governance Conference heard an update on the Trust’s vision and strategy from the CEO, John Prior.
There was also an update on safeguarding from Jacqueline Van-West, Director of Safeguarding.
#OHCAT #OrchardHillCollege #Governance #LeadingWithIntegrity
There was also an update on safeguarding from Jacqueline Van-West, Director of Safeguarding.
#OHCAT #OrchardHillCollege #Governance #LeadingWithIntegrity
We are delighted to welcome Governors, Staff, Trustees and Members to our Governance conference today in central London.
Thank you to everyone for attending and taking the time to connect, share and reflect on our Governance mission of Leading with Integrity.
#OHCAT #OrchardHillCollege #Governance
Thank you to everyone for attending and taking the time to connect, share and reflect on our Governance mission of Leading with Integrity.
#OHCAT #OrchardHillCollege #Governance
October 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We are delighted to welcome Governors, Staff, Trustees and Members to our Governance conference today in central London.
Thank you to everyone for attending and taking the time to connect, share and reflect on our Governance mission of Leading with Integrity.
#OHCAT #OrchardHillCollege #Governance
Thank you to everyone for attending and taking the time to connect, share and reflect on our Governance mission of Leading with Integrity.
#OHCAT #OrchardHillCollege #Governance
This World Mental Health Day 2025 we would like to take a minute to remind everyone about our Mental Health Hub, our 'one stop shop' for mental health support and wellbeing.
www.ohcat.org/mental-healt...
#OHCAT #OrchardHillCollege #mentalhealth #worldmentalhealthday
www.ohcat.org/mental-healt...
#OHCAT #OrchardHillCollege #mentalhealth #worldmentalhealthday
October 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This World Mental Health Day 2025 we would like to take a minute to remind everyone about our Mental Health Hub, our 'one stop shop' for mental health support and wellbeing.
www.ohcat.org/mental-healt...
#OHCAT #OrchardHillCollege #mentalhealth #worldmentalhealthday
www.ohcat.org/mental-healt...
#OHCAT #OrchardHillCollege #mentalhealth #worldmentalhealthday
Welcome to Unified Castle 🏰
Students at Unified Academy are loving the new outdoor play equipment that has been installed this term. The castle climbing frame offers plenty of opportunities to build agility, balance, and confidence, all while having loads of fun.
#UnifiedAcademy #SEND #OutdoorPlay
Students at Unified Academy are loving the new outdoor play equipment that has been installed this term. The castle climbing frame offers plenty of opportunities to build agility, balance, and confidence, all while having loads of fun.
#UnifiedAcademy #SEND #OutdoorPlay
October 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Welcome to Unified Castle 🏰
Students at Unified Academy are loving the new outdoor play equipment that has been installed this term. The castle climbing frame offers plenty of opportunities to build agility, balance, and confidence, all while having loads of fun.
#UnifiedAcademy #SEND #OutdoorPlay
Students at Unified Academy are loving the new outdoor play equipment that has been installed this term. The castle climbing frame offers plenty of opportunities to build agility, balance, and confidence, all while having loads of fun.
#UnifiedAcademy #SEND #OutdoorPlay
St Philip's School continues to explore ways of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the curriculum through an international exchange programme.
The school hosted a group of teachers from South Korea and together they delivered a lesson using AI to Year 11 pupils.
#StPhilipsSchool #SEND
The school hosted a group of teachers from South Korea and together they delivered a lesson using AI to Year 11 pupils.
#StPhilipsSchool #SEND
October 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
St Philip's School continues to explore ways of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the curriculum through an international exchange programme.
The school hosted a group of teachers from South Korea and together they delivered a lesson using AI to Year 11 pupils.
#StPhilipsSchool #SEND
The school hosted a group of teachers from South Korea and together they delivered a lesson using AI to Year 11 pupils.
#StPhilipsSchool #SEND
Dysart Discovery House opened its doors at the beginning of the term and families are beginning to feel at home.
“Discovery is quickly becoming a community where pupils thrive, staff feel supported, and inclusion shines," said Ellie Woods, Head of Centre.
#DysartSchool #SEND #Kingston
“Discovery is quickly becoming a community where pupils thrive, staff feel supported, and inclusion shines," said Ellie Woods, Head of Centre.
#DysartSchool #SEND #Kingston
October 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Dysart Discovery House opened its doors at the beginning of the term and families are beginning to feel at home.
“Discovery is quickly becoming a community where pupils thrive, staff feel supported, and inclusion shines," said Ellie Woods, Head of Centre.
#DysartSchool #SEND #Kingston
“Discovery is quickly becoming a community where pupils thrive, staff feel supported, and inclusion shines," said Ellie Woods, Head of Centre.
#DysartSchool #SEND #Kingston
Post-16 students organised a Macmillan Coffee Morning last Friday in Bedelsford School. Thanks to everyone who supported the event by sending in cakes and donating money.
#BedelsfordSchool
#MacmillanCoffeeMorning #Macmillan #MacmillanCancerSupport #cake #fundraising
#BedelsfordSchool
#MacmillanCoffeeMorning #Macmillan #MacmillanCancerSupport #cake #fundraising
September 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Post-16 students organised a Macmillan Coffee Morning last Friday in Bedelsford School. Thanks to everyone who supported the event by sending in cakes and donating money.
#BedelsfordSchool
#MacmillanCoffeeMorning #Macmillan #MacmillanCancerSupport #cake #fundraising
#BedelsfordSchool
#MacmillanCoffeeMorning #Macmillan #MacmillanCancerSupport #cake #fundraising
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Pupils from Nightingale Community Academy feature in videos commissioned by Wandsworth Council as part of the @london.gov.uk 2025 London Borough of Culture.
The films premiered at a special screening for the stars and their families and can be viewed using this link:
www.ohcat.org/nca-pupils-s...
The films premiered at a special screening for the stars and their families and can be viewed using this link:
www.ohcat.org/nca-pupils-s...
September 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Pupils from Nightingale Community Academy feature in videos commissioned by Wandsworth Council as part of the @london.gov.uk 2025 London Borough of Culture.
The films premiered at a special screening for the stars and their families and can be viewed using this link:
www.ohcat.org/nca-pupils-s...
The films premiered at a special screening for the stars and their families and can be viewed using this link:
www.ohcat.org/nca-pupils-s...
📚 Carew Academy celebrated Roald Dahl Day in style with exciting displays and interactive activities in their new school library.
#RoaldDahlDay #RoaldDahlCelebration #LibraryLife #LoveReading #WorkingTogetherToTransformLives
#RoaldDahlDay #RoaldDahlCelebration #LibraryLife #LoveReading #WorkingTogetherToTransformLives
September 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
📚 Carew Academy celebrated Roald Dahl Day in style with exciting displays and interactive activities in their new school library.
#RoaldDahlDay #RoaldDahlCelebration #LibraryLife #LoveReading #WorkingTogetherToTransformLives
#RoaldDahlDay #RoaldDahlCelebration #LibraryLife #LoveReading #WorkingTogetherToTransformLives
We are delighted to announce that the new Bedelsford Chaucer Centre has opened its doors to the first group of pupils in Merton.
Head of School, Sadie Cawood said: “The children have done fantastically well to cope with a new environment and are settling in well.”
www.ohcat.org/bedelsford-c...
Head of School, Sadie Cawood said: “The children have done fantastically well to cope with a new environment and are settling in well.”
www.ohcat.org/bedelsford-c...
September 23, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We are delighted to announce that the new Bedelsford Chaucer Centre has opened its doors to the first group of pupils in Merton.
Head of School, Sadie Cawood said: “The children have done fantastically well to cope with a new environment and are settling in well.”
www.ohcat.org/bedelsford-c...
Head of School, Sadie Cawood said: “The children have done fantastically well to cope with a new environment and are settling in well.”
www.ohcat.org/bedelsford-c...
We are proud to share that Carew Academy have been awarded the Gold Level accreditation for the Trauma Informed Attachment Aware Schools (TIAAS) programme.
This recognition highlights their commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where every student can thrive.
#TIAAS
This recognition highlights their commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where every student can thrive.
#TIAAS
September 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We are proud to share that Carew Academy have been awarded the Gold Level accreditation for the Trauma Informed Attachment Aware Schools (TIAAS) programme.
This recognition highlights their commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where every student can thrive.
#TIAAS
This recognition highlights their commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where every student can thrive.
#TIAAS
We’re seeking people with enthusiasm, commitment, and a passion for making a difference to support our academies across London and the SE.
Local governors are volunteers who come from all walks of life.
No specific skills or experience is required.
Find out more:
www.ohcat.org/governance/g...
#SEND
Local governors are volunteers who come from all walks of life.
No specific skills or experience is required.
Find out more:
www.ohcat.org/governance/g...
#SEND
September 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We’re seeking people with enthusiasm, commitment, and a passion for making a difference to support our academies across London and the SE.
Local governors are volunteers who come from all walks of life.
No specific skills or experience is required.
Find out more:
www.ohcat.org/governance/g...
#SEND
Local governors are volunteers who come from all walks of life.
No specific skills or experience is required.
Find out more:
www.ohcat.org/governance/g...
#SEND
We are delighted to welcome our new DFN Project Search Supported Interns this week.
Everyone is settling in brilliantly and we can’t wait to see all that you’ll achieve during your job rotations — this is just the beginning of an exciting journey💼🌟
#SENDInclusion #ProjectSearch
Everyone is settling in brilliantly and we can’t wait to see all that you’ll achieve during your job rotations — this is just the beginning of an exciting journey💼🌟
#SENDInclusion #ProjectSearch
September 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
We are delighted to welcome our new DFN Project Search Supported Interns this week.
Everyone is settling in brilliantly and we can’t wait to see all that you’ll achieve during your job rotations — this is just the beginning of an exciting journey💼🌟
#SENDInclusion #ProjectSearch
Everyone is settling in brilliantly and we can’t wait to see all that you’ll achieve during your job rotations — this is just the beginning of an exciting journey💼🌟
#SENDInclusion #ProjectSearch
We’re seeking people with enthusiasm, commitment, and a passion for making a difference to support our academies across London and the SE.
Local governors are volunteers who come from all walks of life.
No specific skills or experience is required.
Find out more:
www.ohcat.org/governance/g...
#SEND
Local governors are volunteers who come from all walks of life.
No specific skills or experience is required.
Find out more:
www.ohcat.org/governance/g...
#SEND
September 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We’re seeking people with enthusiasm, commitment, and a passion for making a difference to support our academies across London and the SE.
Local governors are volunteers who come from all walks of life.
No specific skills or experience is required.
Find out more:
www.ohcat.org/governance/g...
#SEND
Local governors are volunteers who come from all walks of life.
No specific skills or experience is required.
Find out more:
www.ohcat.org/governance/g...
#SEND
The Skills Hub has been selected for the Tesco Stronger Starts with Groundwork UK fundraising initiative to raise money for VR mindfulness sessions for students
Please use the blue tokens in Hillingdon Tesco stores to vote for The Skills Hub.
Thank you!
#TheSkillsHub #TescoStrongerStarts
Please use the blue tokens in Hillingdon Tesco stores to vote for The Skills Hub.
Thank you!
#TheSkillsHub #TescoStrongerStarts
September 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The Skills Hub has been selected for the Tesco Stronger Starts with Groundwork UK fundraising initiative to raise money for VR mindfulness sessions for students
Please use the blue tokens in Hillingdon Tesco stores to vote for The Skills Hub.
Thank you!
#TheSkillsHub #TescoStrongerStarts
Please use the blue tokens in Hillingdon Tesco stores to vote for The Skills Hub.
Thank you!
#TheSkillsHub #TescoStrongerStarts
The words of this Orchard Hill College student are exactly why we are here.
Every achievement, every milestone - the College is there to support the students in reaching their goals and securing bright futures.
#OrchardHillCollege #StudentSuccess #BuildingFuturesChangingLives
Every achievement, every milestone - the College is there to support the students in reaching their goals and securing bright futures.
#OrchardHillCollege #StudentSuccess #BuildingFuturesChangingLives
September 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The words of this Orchard Hill College student are exactly why we are here.
Every achievement, every milestone - the College is there to support the students in reaching their goals and securing bright futures.
#OrchardHillCollege #StudentSuccess #BuildingFuturesChangingLives
Every achievement, every milestone - the College is there to support the students in reaching their goals and securing bright futures.
#OrchardHillCollege #StudentSuccess #BuildingFuturesChangingLives