“Caleen has transformed into a confident and more social young man, achieving an impressive 96% attendance – something we never thought remotely possible. He now wakes up to an alarm, gets ready independently and is well on track with his GCSE Maths and English.”

“The school has been brilliant for me they help me through so many things.”

“I’d like to thank the school for giving me my child back.”

“He has been a different boy at home, spending time and having conversations with us all, and telling us all about his day.”

“Orchard school has literally saved my boy from educational disaster.”

“I got my son moved here and I never realised at the time what a fantastic school I’d chosen.”

“I cannot believe the kindness of this school!”

“Thank you for believing in my son. He is so much more willing to attend school now and so much happier in himself.”

“Wow’! What an amazing set of students and staff you have.”

“Great school and excellent staff.”

“I couldn’t be more pleased with how he’s settled in. It is amazing to see him learning!”

“It’s been a difficult time for the family and the support you have shown has been outstanding.”

“It was a pleasure to talk about Army careers with a very attentive and interactive group of young people.”

“I had a phone call from my son’s teacher about a story he had written. He did her so proud, she actually cried.”

“The school have made my son’s learning fun and this shows as he looks forward to the next day.  All staff go above and beyond to support us both.  I find myself and Orchard work amazingly well in partnership and this makes me comfortable in contacting any member of the Orchard staff with any problem or worry.  I feel listened to and valued.  I cannot thank the school enough for all the time and effort invested in showing my son that the team are more than teaching staff, they are a community of support , love and laughter – thank you.”

“The whole team is great and communication and support is excellent!”

“Everyone at the school that I have personally dealt with and that my son talks about are equally exceptional.”

“Staff always keep me updated and are happy to help with whatever I ask of them.”

“Staff All staff go above and beyond.”

“You are all so fantastic. I never in a million years thought I’d ever get him happy in education again and he talks so positively of his time with you. Please convey my gratitude to all the staff for the hard work you all put in. Jack feels safe and listened to which has been key to him settling.”

“My daughter has only attended here for a short period of time but in these months, it’s made a lasting impression. The staff have all been very supportive in meeting her needs too. Overall, this has had a positive effect on my daughter’s well-being, and she is now attending school full-time, which is amazing.”

“I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all the help with Bella over the last year and half.
I honestly don’t know what I would do without Bella attending this school, it has been a life saver for us as a family, quite literally. As you know she had been to 6 different schools and not coped in any of them at all due to unmet needs.”

“I love working with Orchard learners in our extra-curricular performing arts club. The learners are always happy and staff keen to join in and be part of it with them. A lovely school!”

“Always happy to bring him back after half-term. Alfred loves school. I appreciate school is always accommodating and supportive of his appointments. It is greatly appreciated.”

“The learners took to the training yesterday like budding baristas. They interacted well with the trainer and also with students from other schools. I can honestly say how polite and attentive to detail your learners were, and we hope they continue to use these new skills they have learnt in their new ventures.”