Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust
@ohcandat.bsky.social
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.
🎅 Who's peeping out from behind the Day 2 door of the OHC&AT Advent Calendar?
This jolly reindeer was created by a pupil at Arbour Vale School in Slough. We love all the different materials that have been used in creating this card: paint, collage, pom pom and of course a sprinkling of glitter✨
This jolly reindeer was created by a pupil at Arbour Vale School in Slough. We love all the different materials that have been used in creating this card: paint, collage, pom pom and of course a sprinkling of glitter✨
December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🎅 Who's peeping out from behind the Day 2 door of the OHC&AT Advent Calendar?
This jolly reindeer was created by a pupil at Arbour Vale School in Slough. We love all the different materials that have been used in creating this card: paint, collage, pom pom and of course a sprinkling of glitter✨
This jolly reindeer was created by a pupil at Arbour Vale School in Slough. We love all the different materials that have been used in creating this card: paint, collage, pom pom and of course a sprinkling of glitter✨
Our students are heading to the Houses of Parliament today to talk to MPs to advocate for a better future.
They will be interviewing MPs for their student-led podcast Westminster Unfiltered which dives into political issues and asks tough questions.
#ThePowerofSpecialistFE #SpecialistFEWorksForMe
They will be interviewing MPs for their student-led podcast Westminster Unfiltered which dives into political issues and asks tough questions.
#ThePowerofSpecialistFE #SpecialistFEWorksForMe
December 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Our students are heading to the Houses of Parliament today to talk to MPs to advocate for a better future.
They will be interviewing MPs for their student-led podcast Westminster Unfiltered which dives into political issues and asks tough questions.
#ThePowerofSpecialistFE #SpecialistFEWorksForMe
They will be interviewing MPs for their student-led podcast Westminster Unfiltered which dives into political issues and asks tough questions.
#ThePowerofSpecialistFE #SpecialistFEWorksForMe
🎄It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at OHC&AT 🎅
Massive thank you to all the pupils and students from across the schools in the Trust who entered our annual Christmas Card competition.
Hiding behind Day one is a Christmas star print from one of the students Addington Valley Academy.
Massive thank you to all the pupils and students from across the schools in the Trust who entered our annual Christmas Card competition.
Hiding behind Day one is a Christmas star print from one of the students Addington Valley Academy.
December 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🎄It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at OHC&AT 🎅
Massive thank you to all the pupils and students from across the schools in the Trust who entered our annual Christmas Card competition.
Hiding behind Day one is a Christmas star print from one of the students Addington Valley Academy.
Massive thank you to all the pupils and students from across the schools in the Trust who entered our annual Christmas Card competition.
Hiding behind Day one is a Christmas star print from one of the students Addington Valley Academy.
✨ Wallington Festival & Christmas Shopping Event🎄
We’re thrilled to be hosting a Christmas Shopping Event at the Old Town Hall, Woodcote Road, Wallington, SM6 0NB this afternoon.
Expect a magical evening filled with:
🎅 Santa’s Grotto
🎵 Live music
🛍️ A fantastic variety of stalls
See you there ✨
We’re thrilled to be hosting a Christmas Shopping Event at the Old Town Hall, Woodcote Road, Wallington, SM6 0NB this afternoon.
Expect a magical evening filled with:
🎅 Santa’s Grotto
🎵 Live music
🛍️ A fantastic variety of stalls
See you there ✨
November 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
✨ Wallington Festival & Christmas Shopping Event🎄
We’re thrilled to be hosting a Christmas Shopping Event at the Old Town Hall, Woodcote Road, Wallington, SM6 0NB this afternoon.
Expect a magical evening filled with:
🎅 Santa’s Grotto
🎵 Live music
🛍️ A fantastic variety of stalls
See you there ✨
We’re thrilled to be hosting a Christmas Shopping Event at the Old Town Hall, Woodcote Road, Wallington, SM6 0NB this afternoon.
Expect a magical evening filled with:
🎅 Santa’s Grotto
🎵 Live music
🛍️ A fantastic variety of stalls
See you there ✨
🎅 Nightingale Community Academy pupils meet their favourite author 📚
Year 6 pupils in Maple Class were excited to attend the launch of @DWalliams brand-new Christmas book, Santa & Son. They were all absolutely buzzing to meet the author of their all-time favourite stories including Gangsta Granny.
Year 6 pupils in Maple Class were excited to attend the launch of @DWalliams brand-new Christmas book, Santa & Son. They were all absolutely buzzing to meet the author of their all-time favourite stories including Gangsta Granny.
November 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM
🎅 Nightingale Community Academy pupils meet their favourite author 📚
Year 6 pupils in Maple Class were excited to attend the launch of @DWalliams brand-new Christmas book, Santa & Son. They were all absolutely buzzing to meet the author of their all-time favourite stories including Gangsta Granny.
Year 6 pupils in Maple Class were excited to attend the launch of @DWalliams brand-new Christmas book, Santa & Son. They were all absolutely buzzing to meet the author of their all-time favourite stories including Gangsta Granny.
🎉Sutton Life Centre is now officially open 💫
Former Carew Academy student Veirra wowed the room with an original rap performance that absolutely raised the roof!
Sutton Life Centre is more than a building, it’s a safe, welcoming space where young people can learn, grow and thrive.
Former Carew Academy student Veirra wowed the room with an original rap performance that absolutely raised the roof!
Sutton Life Centre is more than a building, it’s a safe, welcoming space where young people can learn, grow and thrive.
November 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🎉Sutton Life Centre is now officially open 💫
Former Carew Academy student Veirra wowed the room with an original rap performance that absolutely raised the roof!
Sutton Life Centre is more than a building, it’s a safe, welcoming space where young people can learn, grow and thrive.
Former Carew Academy student Veirra wowed the room with an original rap performance that absolutely raised the roof!
Sutton Life Centre is more than a building, it’s a safe, welcoming space where young people can learn, grow and thrive.
💫 We unlock education and celebrate the achievements of every learner throughout their time at College
As we look forward to celebrating the #PowerofSpecialistFEWeek next week, here are some of our amazing students celebrating their achievements earlier this year.
#SpecialistFEWorksForMe
As we look forward to celebrating the #PowerofSpecialistFEWeek next week, here are some of our amazing students celebrating their achievements earlier this year.
#SpecialistFEWorksForMe
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
💫 We unlock education and celebrate the achievements of every learner throughout their time at College
As we look forward to celebrating the #PowerofSpecialistFEWeek next week, here are some of our amazing students celebrating their achievements earlier this year.
#SpecialistFEWorksForMe
As we look forward to celebrating the #PowerofSpecialistFEWeek next week, here are some of our amazing students celebrating their achievements earlier this year.
#SpecialistFEWorksForMe
Carew Academy loved hosting their very first event as part of the Discovery Programme with the Children’s Book Project, a wonderful literacy charity dedicated to ensuring every child has books of their own.
#ChildrensBookProject #DiscoveryProgramme #ReadingForJoy #LiteracyMatters #SchoolLibrary
#ChildrensBookProject #DiscoveryProgramme #ReadingForJoy #LiteracyMatters #SchoolLibrary
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Carew Academy loved hosting their very first event as part of the Discovery Programme with the Children’s Book Project, a wonderful literacy charity dedicated to ensuring every child has books of their own.
#ChildrensBookProject #DiscoveryProgramme #ReadingForJoy #LiteracyMatters #SchoolLibrary
#ChildrensBookProject #DiscoveryProgramme #ReadingForJoy #LiteracyMatters #SchoolLibrary
Specialist Further Education transforms lives 🚀
Last week our Kingston Supported Interns attended the Access for All Carers fair organised by @AfCKingston @TAGYouthClub
The interns took part in a reverse careers fair and helped at the event.
#ThePowerofSpecialistFE #SpecialistFEWorksForMe
Last week our Kingston Supported Interns attended the Access for All Carers fair organised by @AfCKingston @TAGYouthClub
The interns took part in a reverse careers fair and helped at the event.
#ThePowerofSpecialistFE #SpecialistFEWorksForMe
November 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Specialist Further Education transforms lives 🚀
Last week our Kingston Supported Interns attended the Access for All Carers fair organised by @AfCKingston @TAGYouthClub
The interns took part in a reverse careers fair and helped at the event.
#ThePowerofSpecialistFE #SpecialistFEWorksForMe
Last week our Kingston Supported Interns attended the Access for All Carers fair organised by @AfCKingston @TAGYouthClub
The interns took part in a reverse careers fair and helped at the event.
#ThePowerofSpecialistFE #SpecialistFEWorksForMe
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
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...