At Orchard Hill College Academy Trust (the Trust), governance is more than a legal requirement – it is a cornerstone of our commitment to delivering high-quality education and care. It ensures that we are well-led, well-managed, and accountable, creating a safe, inclusive, and thriving environment for pupils and staff alike.
Governance supports our mission to transform lives and helps us:
We are guided by four key principles that shape how we lead, collaborate, and make decisions across the Trust:
We operate as one team. Whether in the classroom, supporting operations, or leading strategy, every role contributes to our collective success. We share expertise across our schools, and central teams to drive innovation and improvement.
We uphold high standards of professionalism, fairness, and honesty. Acting with integrity helps us earn trust, make ethical decisions, and maintain strong governance.
Every action should make a meaningful difference. From supporting learners to improving systems, we focus on achieving measurable outcomes for our students, staff, and communities.
We foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and positivity. Our values – Confident, Respectful, Equitable, Advocacy, Teamworking, Enabling – are reflected in everything we do.
Orchard Hill College (the College) and Orchard Hill Academy Trust (the Trust) are separate entities with their own governance and leadership structures but have formally agreed to work together to maximise the benefits of shared expertise, operational systems, and strategic alignment. This collaboration enhances economies of scale, strengthens capacity, and amplifies our collective voice, enabling us to deliver greater value and better opportunities than we could individually.
Chair of Orchard Hill College Academy Trust: Mr Raymond Leclercq
Governance Professional: Caroline Davies
If you’d like to contact us or learn more about governance at OHC&AT, please get in touch: governance@ohcat.org
We are here to support our communities and ensure governance remains a strength across our College and Trust.
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