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Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · 3d

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/

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · 11d

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

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · 19d

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

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · 23d

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

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · 23d

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

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Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · 24d

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

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · 24d

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

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · 26d

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

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · Oct 3

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

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · Oct 1

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

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · Sep 29

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

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Dr Penny Rabiger @pennyrabiger.bsky.social · Sep 28

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Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · Sep 26

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...

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · Sep 24

📚 Carew Academy celebrated Roald Dahl Day in style with exciting displays and interactive activities in their new school library.

#RoaldDahlDay #RoaldDahlCelebration #LibraryLife #LoveReading #WorkingTogetherToTransformLives

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · Sep 23

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...

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · Sep 19

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

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · Sep 17

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

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · Sep 16

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

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · Sep 11

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

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · Sep 1

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

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Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · Sep 1

We're excited for the new academic year and can't wait to see everyone.

We hope you had a fantastic summer break and are looking forward to all the new challenges this year will bring.

Get your bags packed, your uniforms ready and we'll see you soon!

#WorkingTogetherToTransformLives #BacktoSchool

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · Aug 27

Carew Academy is an outstanding special school in Wallington. It has 246 students aged 7-19 with a wide range of ability levels and additional learning needs, including complex needs.
Feedback received from families shows how much the students enjoy attending school.

#CarewAcademy #SENDEducation

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · Aug 25

St Philip’s School is a special school based in Chessington and offers places to 185 pupils aged 9 to 19 with a wide range of ability levels and additional needs including complex autism.
Here is some of the feedback from the families of this summer's leavers.

#StPhilipsSchool #SEND #ThankYou

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust @ohcandat.bsky.social · Aug 22

Addington Valley Academy moved into a new school building in New Addington in September 2021. One family who joined the school at the start was keen to thank the school for three years which they describe as 'the happiest years of his time at school'.

#AddingtonValleyAcademy #SENDEducation