Incredibly grateful to receive a grant from Wolfson Foundation to create a construction facility at OA-Nene Valley enabling us to broaden our curriculum and range of qualifications for students. It’s a real privilege to be supported by the prestigious Wolfson Foundation bit.ly/49gC4Q4

Ready to make a difference to the lives of students? Olive Academies is seeking a Head of Academy to drive excellence, ambition and innovation at our AP Academy in Thurrock. Apply now: oliveacademies.org.uk/head-of-academy #teachingjobs #EducationLeadership #thurrockjobs

Delighted to be approved to open a new AP Free School in Thurrock! This is a wonderful opportunity to support even more children and young people with our therapeutic model of teaching and learning, equipping them with social and emotional skills needed to transform their lives.

We want to say a huge thank you to the Hudson Foundation for their generous grant of £5,240, to create a sensory kitchen garden at OA-Nene Valley 🌻🍅 This innovative space will provide students with hands-on learning opportunities outside of the classroom. 🌿

Five students from Olive AP Academy - Havering recently jetted off to Pila, Italy for a ski adventure! ⛷️ Students honed their skills on the slopes and make unforgettable memories. Thanks to OA Foundation and of course the staff for making this happen! #AP #AlternativeProvision #enrichment

We’ve just launched our second Sponsored Walk in aid of Olive Academies Foundation. We’ll be walking 10k around Thorndon Country Park in Brentwood, Essex to raise much-needed funds which go directly to enrichment projects. Find out more and sign up now: bit.ly/442uln3

📢New Episode Ofsted's latest podcast on alternative provision is now available wherever you get your podcasts. Bryony Balsom talks to Mark Vickers from Olive Academies and Jo Fisher from 🌈Updates from ADCS as well as Steve Shaw HMI and Grace who is a AP pupil. ow.ly/FRJV50RljOr

We were delighted to join the Ofsted podcast this week where we discussed what a high quality AP looks like and the importance of alternative provision in the wider education offer. Well done to one of our students for sharing her experience too! podbean.com/ep/pb-97i7v-15…

💻 Huge thanks to the generosity of @Cambridge2030’s Digital Drive for the donation of laptops, iPads and headphones. Being able to access tech will provide our students with new amazing opportunities to learn. Well done to Cambridge2030 for driving this initiative.

This June, I'm taking on a huge challenge: swimming the equivalent of the English Channel. 21 miles in 30 days to raise funds for a cause close to my heart; Olive Academies Foundation. Please donate and share to help me reach my goal. Donate here: bit.ly/3KgsWjM

We are extremely proud of Olive AP Academy - Thurrock following its latest Ofsted inspection. Well done to all involved! bit.ly/3L6jRKN

Proud that our work is showcased in the new @youthsporttrust Well School Trusts: Principles in Practice toolkit as we all strive to support the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of our students and staff. Find it here well-school.org/take-action

Huge congratulations to our CEO Mark Vickers MBE for completing a 21-mile swimming challenge – the equivalent of crossing the English Channel - throughout June. Mark has raised over £2,000 for Olive Academies Foundation which benefits disadvantaged pupils. bit.ly/4eNQBpS

16 students from our two Cambridgeshire academies have made history by completing the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award! Extracurricular activities like this build skills, confidence, and open doors to new opportunities. Congratulations to everyone!  #DofE bit.ly/3xYIyG4

A privilege for the trust to host such an important visit and have the opportunity to evidence what AP settings are able to achieve for the children and young people we support. bit.ly/4bQOQ8C

We were honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to OA-Cambridge on Friday, marking the strength of our partnerships and inclusive education in supporting pupils to thrive. buff.ly/xBHDB3t Cambridge United Foundation , Cambridge Junction , BritishRacingSchool #royalvisit

In partnership with Havering Council, Olive AP Academy - Havering has launched a new part-time outreach programme supporting primary-aged pupils to re-engage with learning. This initiative gives children the extra help they need to rebuild confidence and thrive. Read more: tinyurl.com/8wb2es7y

A huge thank you to the Robert Hall Charity for their grant to the Olive Academies Foundation. Their generosity will help us expand delivery of the DofE Award, enabling more young people to challenge themselves, build confidence & enjoy new experiences. lnkd.in/g2vsUZAF