Wasim Butt

We’re hiring for Principal at Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy starting September 2026. We are looking for an ambitious and inspirational leader to lead the academy into its next chapter of success. If you are passionate about driving educational excellence and making a real difference in the lives of young people, we want to hear from you! Interested candidates should contact our recruitment partner Chris Garter from Think Leadership on 07454679918 or chris.gartner@thinkrecruitment.co.uk to discuss this exciting leadership opportunity.

Our CEO Tom Rees appeared on this week’s BBC SEND in the Spotlight podcast as Chair of the Government’s Expert Advisory Group on Inclusion. Listen here: buff.ly/1WfJ4CS Discussing mainstream inclusion, workforce expertise and what inclusive practice looks like in everyday school settings, including within Ormiston.

Ormiston Rivers Academy is seeking its next Principal. This is more than a leadership role, it’s an opportunity to shape futures and leave a lasting legacy. If you have a proven track record of school improvement and the courage to lead with purpose, this is your moment. Interested candidates should contact our recruitment partner Chris Garter from Think Leadership on 07454679918 or chris.gartner@thinkrecruitment.co.uk to discuss this exciting leadership opportunity.

We don't need to start from scratch to strengthen and refine inclusive practice. @Ambition_Inst CEO Hilary Spencer on: ✅Building on existing evidence ✅ Learning from schools leading the way ✅ Supporting educators now Read the blog: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/learning-from-…

Dr Jennifer Barker, National Director of Learning: inclusive teaching benefits all pupils, and especially those who depend on it most. We need to move from a reactive, deficit-focused, diagnosis-driven model towards a proactive, inclusive approach centred on high-quality, universally designed core instruction. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/49cbjn3w #OATConf25 #Inclusion

Our trust improvement strategy is built on our principles for inclusion and equity. Any system of improvement cannot be in addition to a system for inclusion. Only by doing this can we deliver truly inclusive practice. #OATConf25 #Inclusion

“Have high expectations for your students; be ambitious; and take risks.” We’ve kicked off our Annual Leadership Conference with pupils centre stage. Frankie and Jake from Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy opened the event, and our pupil co-host Morgan from Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy highlighted the power of pupil voice. #OATConf25 #Inclusion

'When teachers understand the underlying needs pupils have, they can take their understanding to a deeper level' schoolsweek.co.uk/why-its-time-t…

We’re hiring for Speech and Language Therapists to deliver #autismspecific interventions with our pupils. Whether you're newly qualified or bring years of experience, if you're driven by a deep commitment to helping every child find their voice, we’d love to hear from you. Apply here: bit.ly/3SDgXkv

We’re thrilled to announce that the Trust has won, in collaboration with RBKC colleagues, the "Third-Party Partner Award" at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea @RBKC Awards! This recognition celebrates our work across @OATLatimer and Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy. Well done to everyone who made this impact possible! #educationexcellence #communityimpact #inclusivity

Too many care leavers are let down by the systems meant to support them. This Care Leavers' Month, we must push for urgent action to raise standards and improve outcomes for every young person leaving care. These young people must be prioritised. childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/news-and-blogs…

"This really isn't a debate about special needs. It's about the kind of society we are shaping for the future and how our education system could help all children to thrive, achieve & belong": my @SchoolsWeek article about today's @IPPR inclusion report: schoolsweek.co.uk/5-principles-f…

We all agree the SEND system isn’t working – but agreement on solutions has been harder to find. This new @IPPR report sets out a credible roadmap for reform, grounded in the voices of families and professionals. @RealGeoffBarton 🔗 ippr.org/articles/break…

@warrencarratt @ChildrensComm @OrmistonAcads Thanks Warren. Look forward to catching up soon!

Interesting session with colleagues from across the sector and the office of the @ChildrensComm, exploring a better way of working for AP and special schools. Thanks to Wasim Butt and @OrmistonAcads for hosting. Wish I could have stayed for the tour.

Please do share - thank you! @TomRees_77 @OrmistonAcads

Join our outstanding therapy team at Ormiston Queensmill Academy - a special school for autistic children. We’re hiring: •Speech & Language Therapists •Occupational Therapists Roles available 👇 nhsjobs.com/job/v7536227 nhsjobs.com/job/v7536262 nhsjobs.com/job/v7536075

My latest conversation on how to make our education system work for all young people, whatever their background & whatever additional support they may need. This episode brings the perspective of @nic_crossley1, CEO of a group of specialist schools: buff.ly/9Sx75Ue

We are so proud of the brilliant students at @OATBridge & @OATLatimer in London, who collected their #GCSE results today! 🎉 Read more 👉 bit.ly/45Q17cD As alternative provision schools, these students have worked incredibly hard to overcome challenges and achieve fantastic successes. These results show what’s possible when young people are supported, encouraged and believed in 💙

"This is a podcast about how we prepare all young people from all backgrounds to take their place as future citizens ...": introducing the first of my @IPPR 'Talking Inclusion' podcasts - with national SEND expert, @MargaretMulhol2:

I’m looking forward to working as part of this group, and hopeful that we can make a positive contribution to the debate and next steps on SEND. Thank you @IPPR and @RealGeoffBarton for the invitation, and for your support for the system through this taskforce. @Ambition_Inst