--- title: "Congratulations to Miss Ormshaw" url: "https://www.thewestleighschool.co.uk/news/2026-06-04-congratulations-to-miss-ormshaw" school: "The Westleigh School" --- # Congratulations to Miss Ormshaw ![Image of Congratulations to Miss Ormshaw](https://files.schudio.com/westleigh-high/images/news/IMG_0036_1.jpg) 4 June 2026 We are absolutely delighted to share that Miss Ormshaw has won a SEND Teaching Practitioner Excellence Award at the recent [Shaw Education Trust](https://www.facebook.com/ShawEducationTrust?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaAXDYFXvJMlnAT2hRes8UJmp_9ee4YyTlZVpStYO1pY2sxHpCvUL66VCCPaYNdZHvLuykrm-qndoy3rISjud-4qLLHJEH70qa8FRy4brsHSToo723nR0XyhiX9ZJJMQZVJ3ZVlI_hDs7x7w56HpdfpWZCY0mPxTbQaOf-DD037Z69XmcELLBr77VEt9rH9e3Q&__tn__=-%5DK-R) GetSetGo Staff Awards. This is in recognition of her outstanding commitment to meeting the complex needs of children and placing inclusion at the heart of her practice every day. Miss Ormshaw creates a fully inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported and able to thrive. Through her care, expertise and determination, she identifies barriers to learning and adapts provision to ensure all pupils can access education in a way that meets their individual needs. Her dedication extends far beyond the classroom. Miss Ormshaw builds strong, trusting relationships with families across Westleigh, providing guidance, reassurance and practical support to help children receive consistent care both at school and at home. A passionate advocate for the mental health and wellbeing of pupils with additional needs, Miss Ormshaw’s calm and nurturing approach helps some of our most vulnerable children feel safe, understood and confident. Through her compassion, professionalism and relentless advocacy, Miss Ormshaw makes a lasting difference to pupils’ progress, confidence and wellbeing while strengthening the inclusive culture of our whole school community. This award is a testament to the incredible difference Miss Ormshaw makes every day. We are immensely proud of her achievement and grateful for everything she does for our children, families and wider school community. Congratulations, Miss Ormshaw, on this well-deserved recognition! [ Year 11 Reward Session](https://www.thewestleighschool.co.uk/news/2026-05-22-year-11-reward-session) [Celebrating 20 Years of Dedication at The Westleigh School ](https://www.thewestleighschool.co.uk/news/2026-06-05-celebrating-20-years-of-dedication-at-the-westleigh-school) - ![We are a nut-free school](https://files.schudio.com/westleigh-high/images/partners/Nut_Free_School.png) - [![Shaw Education Trust](https://files.schudio.com/westleigh-high/images/partners/Shaw_Education_Trust_-_CMYK_Logo_on_Light_-_010721_SMALL(1).png)](http://www.shaw-education.org.uk/) - ![Safeguarding Standard](https://files.schudio.com/westleigh-high/images/partners/Safeguarding-Standard(1).png) - [![CEOP Report](https://files.schudio.com/westleigh-high/images/partners/reporttoceop.jpg)](https://www.ceop.police.uk/ceop-reporting/) - ![Disclaimer](https://files.schudio.com/westleigh-high/images/partners/disclaimer3.png) [Embedded content](https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2372.408505190141!2d-2.531707922820416!3d53.5147608621084!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x487b07b56bf718a3%3A0xee805cdf56b0b85c!2sThe%20Westleigh%20School!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1685615514945!5m2!1sen!2suk) ![The Westleigh School](https://files.schudio.com/westleigh-high/images/logo/wlhs-final-school-logo-horizontal-2022-CSp-large_-ofsted.png) **The Westleigh School** Westleigh Lane Leigh WN7 5NL Tel: 01942 202 580 Email: [![Shaw Education Trust](https://files.schudio.com/shaw-education-trust-2/images/logo/set-misc/footer-logo-v1.png)](https://shaw-education.org.uk) **Shaw Education Trust** Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road Kidsgrove ST7 4DL VAT: GB 358822467 Tel: 01782 948259 Email: Company Number: 09067175 ### Staff Links - [Arbor](https://the-westleigh-school.uk.arbor.sc/) - [Outlook 365](https://outlook.office365.com) - [School Cloud](https://westleigh.schoolcloud.co.uk/Auth/Teacher) - [Remote Access](https://westleighremote.shaw-education.org.uk/RDWeb/Pages/en-US/Default.aspx) - [IT Helpdesk](http://srvweb/portal) - [SISRA Analytics ](https://www.sisraanalytics.co.uk/) - [Student Wellbeing Concern](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=48aZkktFFECRk1vXiMa8-szV8iaaRgxKjK6_Z-olMT1UMEVDUjBOTkJVMjJDMU5aM0g5WVhCUjFZUi4u) - [Union Provision](https://www.thewestleighschool.co.uk/union-provision) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thewestleighschool/) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@TheWestleighSchool) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thewestleighschool/) © Copyright 2015–2026 The Westleigh School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.thewestleighschool.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)