‘There are high expectations for pupils at Ormiston Horizon Academy. All pupils understand and show the values of respect, resilience and responsibility. Pupils appreciate the positive environment of their school. Teachers treat them as individuals, and they welcome this. Pupils spoke to inspectors and talked openly about their positive relationships with staff. Pupils say they can ‘be who they want to be’ in this inclusive community.
The school prioritises pupils’ personal development. Staff support and encourage pupils’ well-being and mental health very well.’
[Ofsted, Nov’ 2023]
At OHA, the moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all students, is undertaken rigorously. The academy is a safe and welcoming environment, where children are respected and valued.
All staff are comprehensively trained to detect signs of abuse and neglect; they follow procedures to ensure that children receive effective support and protection. Through our ethos and curriculum, the academy promotes a unified sense of identity, whilst also supporting diversity. This shows our students how different communities can be united by common experiences and values.
Our Safeguarding team:
Mrs S Sheldon Designated Safeguarding lead
Miss J Adams Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Miss K Sheldon Designated Safeguarding Lead
Miss J Collis E-Safety Officer
You can contact the safeguarding team using our dedicated email address:
For out-of-hours reporting, call Stoke-on-Trent Safeguarding Referral Team:
Emergency Duty Team (out of hours)
Telephone: 01782 235100
Telephone: 01782 234234
If your concern is an emergency, please call 101 or 999.
To report online abuse please contact CEOP by following this link:
https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
To seek support or report abuse students can contact Childline by Telephone: 0800 1111 or access the website at
https://www.childline.org.uk/
Other contacts for support:
Urgent Mental Health Support
For urgent mental health support, call the 24/7 support line:
North Staffordshire/Stoke on Trent: 0800 0328 728 (option 1)
Rest of Staffordshire: 0808 196 3002