Author: Kayleigh Mcleod

New Free School building update

We’re excited to be able to share some images of the building works at our new Free School, due to open April 2022. The building will comprise two separate Free Schools; Young People’s Hub (currently The Skills Hub) and Young …
25th June 2021

Results day at The Skills Hub!

Judging by the smiles on so many young faces and the high turnout – The Skills Hub Results Day was a success! Over 90% of our YR11 students arrived at The Skills Hub to receive their results and to be …
21st August 2020

Summer Fayre

Last week, The Skills Hub and Young People’s Academy had their annual Summer Fayre. Although it was a little cloudy in the morning, we had beautiful sunshine for the afternoon and we managed to miss the rain! We had a …
24th July 2019

Students raise £1000 for new Motor Mechanics equipment

The Skills Hubs Motor Mechanics Workshop at West Drayton Young People’s Centre (WDYPC) is a safe place for many vulnerable young people in the local community and gives them an opportunity to learn and gain Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) …
28th June 2019

Laurie Cornwell appointed to Deputy CEO of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust

The OHC&AT Board of Directors and some of our pupils, students and staff carried out a competitive Executive Head Teacher/Deputy CEO recruitment and selection process in May. Laurie Cornwell, who is currently Executive Head of Young People’s Academy and The …
21st June 2019

The Skills London Event

Last week, year 11 students from the Skills Hub attended The Skills London Event. It was a great chance to find out all the opportunities available to post 16 students after their time at the school. The day was extremely …
30th November 2018

A visit from an ex gang leader!

Last week staff and students at The Skills Hub warmly welcomed Matthew Norford, a former gang leader. Matthew spoke honestly and openly about his criminal past and the lessons he has since learnt after turning his back on crime in …
30th November 2018

Beat the Bleep!

The Skills Hub welcomed the ‘Beat the Beep’ crew from the western area Metropolitan Police Service. Students were allowed to challenge themselves to various levels for roles in the Metropolitan Police Service. All students gained at least the level to …
26th November 2018