Enrichment

Enrichment at Ormiston Denes Academy is about enhancing opportunities for our students to develop themselves beyond what is required of them by the national curriculum and motivate them to enjoy new forms of learning.

Through the wealth of activities on offer we ensure that every student has the opportunity to discover and develop existing and new talents and interests as well as reminding them that learning can be fun.

Enrichment is about balancing the learning experience of the ‘whole child’, ensuring that our students not only perform well academically but that they improve their independent learning skills so that when they leave the academy they do so with the ability to enjoy and continue their learning journey.

Enrichment is about equipping our students for the future.

Enrichment Coordinator

Enrichment is coordinated by Mr M Armstrong and run collectively by both staff and students. To contact us at Ormiston Denes Academy about our enrichment programme please email [email protected].

Lunchtime and after school clubs and activities

We run an extensive range of lunchtime and after-school enrichment activities for students to choose from. Students can just turn up to clubs – no need to book.

Ormiston Denes Academy students are encouraged to participate in as many clubs and activities as possible. This is both to broaden experiences – providing students with additional opportunities to discover something new, and to strengthen understanding – spending additional time on a subject they are interested in or need extra support with.

We are always reviewing and updating our clubs and activities offer, so please feedback to us with any further opportunities you would like to be considered.

Our Summer 2025 activities can be viewed below.

OAT has its own charter: OAT Enrichment Charter and we are now working with staff, governors and students to adapt this to meet the needs and priorities for all students at our academy, to ensure a range of opportunities and experiences for every one of our students over their five year journey with us. We aim to ensure that the enrichment offer compliments curriculum delivery and enables students to develop their social, emotional, employability and life skills. Once agreed, our academy enrichment charter will be available to view here.

There are various activities available throughout the school holidays, who also give students enrichment opportunities and experiences. Listed below are some links and information about opportunities and availability.

Holiday Activities and Food programme The Holiday Activity and Food programme (HAF) offers a range of free holiday activities and clubs across East Suffolk.

The local programme is for children (5-16) who are eligible for benefits-related school meals, vulnerable or who may have additional needs and would benefit from accessing the programme. The programme also provides a meal for participants.

HAF runs over Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays and funding currently expires in March 2025. To find out what programmes are running in your area, please go to booking platform Eequ to view different activities available and to book. There is an interactive map and a search function on Eequ. The booking process asks about eligibility i.e. Free School Meals or other qualifying factors.

Are you eligible for Free School Meals? Check here: Apply for free school meals – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Programmes will also try and provide information about other things that may be helpful – e.g. food pantries nearby.

HAF – Parents explainer – with Eequ info Download