Ormiston Trust

Slow & Slightly Unstable: 257 miles on a Penny Farthing - All for a brilliant Suffolk Charity Help Ben Clowes raise money to support Ormiston Families

🚴‍♂️ 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

🌱 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

YouTube video by Ormiston Trust School Curriculum Integration of Youth Social Action

🌍 Empower students, embed Youth Social Action into your curriculum! See how Ormiston Trust schools are doing it: youtu.be/6jS6ALQ2A4g #WeWill #Ormiston #YouthSocialAction

More activities for #WeWill25!

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Delegates at CST’s SEND and Inclusion Conference 2025

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

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...

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

We need to talk about talking in class We need to talk about talking in class

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
researchschool.org.uk/norfolk/news...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

Supporting all readers in secondary school A short course for secondary school staff and leaders to support readers at all levels.

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

Organisations that can Support the Teaching of Climate Change (KS 3&4) - #WeWill Organisations that can Support the Teaching of Climate Change (KS 3&4) Overview A list of organisations and groups that can provide support, advice and guidance with the teaching of Climate Change   T...

It’s #NationalGardeningWeek!

🌱 A brilliant time to link gardening and climate action.
Find resources to support climate teaching:

wewillormiston.co.uk/resources-/o...

#WeWill #Ormiston

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

'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.

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!

🎈 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

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!

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

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!🥳

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!

gg2leadershipawards.co.uk/our-2025-fin...

James Murray, our CEO, is attending the Ormiston Families "Breaking Barriers" event today, championing the need for better emotional and practical support for children with a parent in prison. Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. #BreakingBarriers #WeWill #Ormiston

Bi visibility: the importance of bisexual+ representation in art collections | Art UK Discover artworks, explore venues and meet artists. Art UK is the online home for every public collection in the UK, featuring over 500,000 artworks by over 55,000 artists.

Read about the importance of bisexual+ representation in art collections this #LGBTplusHM25 👉 https://buff.ly/412VnbB

🧑‍🎨 Jakob Ferdinand Voet (1639–c.1700) (after) 📷 The Royal Hospital Chelsea

We were delighted to receive this wonderful thank-you card from Thomas Wolsey school today! We hope the grant towards music therapy is making a meaningful difference. #WeWill #Ormiston

Free School Meals check system redesign to boost take-up The government is redesigning its system for checking free school meals eligibility to allow parents and schools to use it independently of local councils.

Big news for education! The UK is redesigning the free school meals eligibility system to make it easier for families to access support. This could make a huge difference in children’s lives. #FreeSchoolMeals #WeWill #Ormiston

Details: schoolsweek.co.uk/free-school-...

Breaking Barriers Conference Inspiring change in how we support children & families affected by imprisonment

The @ormistonfamilies.bsky.social Breaking Barriers conference, supporting families and children with imprissoned parents, is schedueld for the 26th of Februrary at The Hold in Ipswich, more information can be found in the link below.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/breaking-b...