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Proud supporters of Ormiston Families, Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), The Gateway Learning Community (GLC) and Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA)
🚴‍♂️ Ben Clowes is cycling 257 miles on a Penny Farthing to raise money for @OrmistonFamilies!

He’s tackling The Wolf Way through Suffolk’s lanes and trails, and has already raised £1,025! 🙌

📢 Donate or share to support: www.justgiving.com/page/farthin...

#WeWill #Ormiston #PennyFarthingChallenge
Slow & Slightly Unstable: 257 miles on a Penny Farthing - All for a brilliant Suffolk Charity
Help Ben Clowes raise money to support Ormiston Families
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July 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🌱 Ormiston Herman Academy turned waste ground into a thriving school garden—growing crops, skills & community spirit! A brilliant example of Youth Social Action in action. 🙌

Inspired? Ormiston schools can get in touch about small grant funding! #WeWill #Ormiston
July 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🌍 Empower students, embed Youth Social Action into your curriculum! See how Ormiston Trust schools are doing it: youtu.be/6jS6ALQ2A4g #WeWill #Ormiston #YouthSocialAction
School Curriculum Integration of Youth Social Action
YouTube video by Ormiston Trust
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June 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM
More activities for #WeWill25!
June 16, 2025 at 11:25 AM
WeWill Week starts 7 July!
Take part in youth social action across the Ormiston network—whether it’s campaigning, fundraising, or helping your local community.

🕒 Most activities can be done outside lesson time!
📸 Share what you do using #WeWill25 💚

Let’s show what We Will do.

#Ormiston #WeWill
June 16, 2025 at 11:23 AM
We were proud to sponsor this year’s Suffolk Young Speaker of the Year Awards! 🎤

Our own Dr Ray Wang was on the judging panel—here he with Freya from Suffolk New College who won the Social Action Award!

#WeWill #Ormiston #YouthVoice #SuffolkYouth
June 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Our Head of Education, @draneela-bukhari.bsky.social , at the House of Commons after
@ormistontrust.bsky.social
was nominated for the @acitizenshipt.bsky.social 'Organisation of the Year' award!

This award celebrates organisation that have supported teachers in the Citizenship curriculum!
June 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Happy Pride Month!

Let’s continue working together to create safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive —exactly as they were meant to!

Spread love this month!

#PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #WeWill #Ormiston
June 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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How a partnership between @ormistontrust.bsky.social and the local authority to improve SEND support in Wolverhampton could point the way for more trust-council collaboration across the country
How our MAT has worked with the LA to improve specialist provision
Senior leaders at Ormiston Academies Trust discuss two major projects they have undertaken with the local authority to improve SEND support in the local area
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May 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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We are now joined by @tomrees.bsky.social, CEO at Ormiston Academies Trust, and Chair, Department for Education’s Expert Advisory Group for Inclusion. Tom will present the latest insights on the DfE’s work in fostering inclusive environments within mainstream schools.

#CSTSEND
May 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Explore the #WeWill Community Engagement Guide, a treasure trove of free tools and guides to kickstart youth-led social action projects!

From community engagement to environmental initiatives, inspire the next generation to make a difference.

wewillormiston.co.uk/resources-/c...

#WeWill #Ormiston
Community Engagement Guide - #WeWill
Background Reading (Inclusion & Diversity KS 2) Overview This overview provides background knowledge for staff to understand the topic of Inclusion and Diversity and how it can be delivered at Key Sta...
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May 22, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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This post has been getting a lot of attention recently - I wonder if it was shared somewhere.
We need to talk about talking in class...
A great post by Daniel Blackburn, Lead Practitioner for English, Ormiston Academies
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We need to talk about talking in class
We need to talk about talking in class
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March 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We’re proud to support #iWill this #PowerOfYouthDay on 3rd June! 💥
This year’s theme is #WeSeeYourPower – shining a light on young people driving change through social action.
Find out more & get involved 👉 www.iwill.org.uk/weseeyourpow...
#VolunteersWeek
WESEEYOURPOWER - iwill
https://www.iwill.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Website-landing-page.mp4 Power of Youth Day, led by the #iWill Movement, is an annual celebration of youth social action across the UK. It’s a chanc...
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May 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Good luck to all our amazing primary schools kicking off SATs today! 📚

Planning ahead? Our free revamped KS1 & KS2 Climate Curriculum (Youth Social Action-focused) launches 23 May — just in time for #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌍

#WeWill #Ormiston #ClimateEducation #SATs2025
May 12, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Join the Youth Steering Group – 12 spots open for 14–21s passionate about fixing education inequality.

No experience needed – just drive!
🗓️ Apply by 22 June
🔗 www.faireducation.org.uk/youth-steeri...
#YouthVoice #WeWill
May 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Got a cause you care about? Our Fundraising Guide for Young People (KS2–3) is here to help you take action!

📥 Download it now: wewillormiston.co.uk/resources-/f...

#WeWill #Ormiston #YSA #Fundraising
Fundraising Guide for Young People (KS 2&3) - #WeWill
Background Reading (Inclusion & Diversity KS 2) Overview This overview provides background knowledge for staff to understand the topic of Inclusion and Diversity and how it can be delivered at Key Sta...
wewillormiston.co.uk
May 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM
New DfE guidance out now: Supporting all readers in secondary school 📘
Clear, practical strategies to help every pupil become a confident reader.
A must-read for KS3+ teachers and leaders.
🔗 www.gov.uk/government/p...
#WeWill #Ormiston #LiteracyMatters
Supporting all readers in secondary school
A short course for secondary school staff and leaders to support readers at all levels.
www.gov.uk
April 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
It’s #EarthDay 🌍
Time to reflect, take action and protect our planet.
Explore how we’re making a difference — and how you can too 🌱
Explore our climate change resource and find out how we can all take action:
wewillormiston.co.uk/resources-/c...
#WeWill #Ormiston #ClimateAction
April 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Amy Rose, Lead Practitioner for English & National Lead for Oracy at OAT, shares her powerful story on domestic violence and her incredible work in education. Proud of Amy and the vital work she does 💪

Read more: bit.ly/4iGWsPc and catch her interview on BBC Midlands Today at 6:30pm!
'I published my diary of domestic abuse to empower others'
Amy Rose documented her journey in an abusive relationship and shares her journey as a survivor.
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March 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
🎈 Join Ormiston Families’ Easter Virtual Balloon Race from 20th April! For just £3, customise your balloon & track it in real time as it races with the wind. 🌍💨

🏆 Prizes: £100, Amazon Alexa & more!
📲 Scan the QR code to enter & support a great cause!

#WeWill #Ormiston #OrmistonFamilies
March 25, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Year 13 BOA #WeWill Social Ambassador and Head of Dance at BOA Super Saturday School wins full scholarship to Laine Theatre Arts!

Year 13 Musical Theatre student Tori has gained a full scholarship to study for her degree at Laine Theatre Arts. Congratulations Tori!
March 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Ray Wang & Mary Savva from BOA at this year’s BOA student production: Les Misérables! 🎭✨

Ray watched on Monday: "Amazing talent & fantastic vocals—close your eyes, and it feels like the West End!"

Running until 19th March—get your tickets here:

www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bir...

#WeWill
March 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A massive congratulations to our Head of Education, @draneela-bukhari.bsky.social, who last night was awarded the Embrace Award for her contribution to inclusion within education.

Well deserved and we couldn't be more proud!🥳
March 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Exciting news! 🎉 Our Head of Education, Dr. Aneela Bukhari, is a finalist for the GG2 Diversity Hub Award!

The GG2 Leadership & Diversity Awards honour outstanding achievements in inclusion, diversity & leadership across various sectors.

Good luck Aneela!

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Our 2025 Finalists - GG2 Leadership Awards
AFA Group
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February 27, 2025 at 11:20 AM