News

ASIST Training

On 12 and 13 January PRIDE Academy hosted suicide intervention training for OHC&AT staff, delivered by young suicide prevention charity Papyrus. The course, ASIST, trains participants to reduce the immediate risk of a suicide and increase the support for a …
27th January 2023

Councillor visits Orchard Hill College

Orchard Hill College were delighted to welcome Councillor Dora Dixon-Fyle MBE, the ward Councillor for Camberwell Green, to their College centres in Southwark. Students and staff were pleased to meet Councillor Dixon-Fyle and show her around their buildings. Principal, Kelly …
19th January 2023

The Skills Hub has moved

The Skills Hub has moved into a brand new, purpose-built school next door to The PRIDE Academy on Falling Lane in Yiewsely, West Drayton. The move took place over the Christmas holidays and staff welcomed students and their families into …
12th January 2023

Christmas in the Community

We’ve had a wonderful time celebrating with students across our College Centre’s and Schools at this year’s Christmas in the Community events. Celebrations started in Sutton where students volunteered at the Sutton Light Switch On hosted by Enjoy Sutton. Students …
23rd December 2022

Bringing Christmas joy to the Saipem Office

Students from Orchard Hill College, Bedelsford and Dysart Schools visited Saipem offices in Kingston to spread some festive cheer. Students impressed the Saipem team so much that we managed to raise over £200! Move over Mariah! Thank you to everyone …
23rd December 2022

INCLUDE – A review of 2021 -22

We are delighted to share this year’s ‘INCLUDE’ publication which celebrates the achievements of pupils, students and staff across Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust (OHC&AT). Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we …
16th December 2022

Presentations from our Apprentices

Three Customer Service Apprentices from Orchard Hill College were tasked with pitching ideas on how to make OHC&AT more sustainable. Each apprentice took a different angle on the idea and presented their thoughts to Suzi Challenger, Head of Training Partnerships, …
12th December 2022

The College winning Christmas Card!

Orchard Hill College were also thrilled to have taken part in the Annual Christmas Card Competition. Louise Pasquill, our independent judge was kind enough to also judge the College entries. First place went to Samuel from Lomond House in Southwark. Louise …
3rd December 2022

And the winner is…..

After much deliberation and hours of independent judging, artist, Louise Pasquill, has chosen the winners of this year’s OHC&AT Christmas card competition. First place for Primary entries went to William, age 7 at Dysart School and first place for Secondary …
2nd December 2022

OHC&AT Christmas Card Competition 2022

Pupils and students across the Trust have done it again! We were inundated with festive designs that have filled the entire reception area in Quadrant House. Thank you to everyone who took part in our competition to design the official …
1st December 2022

Transition Events

We have had a busy week of Transition Events across Orchard Hill College. The aim of these events is to provide information and advice on what provisions students can access in the local area and information on next steps after …
28th November 2022

John Reilly presents at the Schools and Academies Show 2022

John Reilly, Principal of Addington Valley Academy delivered an inspirational session at The Schools and Academies Show 2022. He shared his extensive knowledge and expertise of the needs of young people with SEND and how moving to a purpose-designed school …
28th November 2022