27 schools
Maritime Futures has reached schools across coastal communities.
Futures
Helping young people connect learning, ambition and opportunity for the future.
Real-world learning that links classrooms, employers and future pathways.
The Futures Programme helps young people understand how school learning connects to future study, training and work.
Through curriculum-linked employer encounters, sector partnerships and pathway exploration, pupils build confidence, motivation and a clearer sense of the opportunities available to them. The programme is designed to widen access to future-facing experiences, particularly for young people who may have fewer networks, role models or routes into opportunity.
76%
of pupils said Maritime Futures lessons make school more interesting.
84%
of pupils learned more about their local maritime history.
76%
of pupils better understood jobs in the maritime sector.
How it works
Every young person deserves to see their future clearly.
A proven three-stage model that builds knowledge, exposure and lasting aspiration.
Real-world curriculum
Embedding industry, sector and future-facing concepts into everyday subject learning.
- Connects subject knowledge to real-world problems, industries and local opportunities.
- Helps pupils understand how what they learn in school is used beyond the classroom.
- Gives teachers practical ways to make curriculum feel relevant without weakening academic rigour.
- Builds motivation by showing pupils why knowledge matters and where it can lead.
Industry encounters and pathways
Giving young people direct exposure to workplaces, employers and future routes.
- Creates opportunities for pupils to visit workplaces, meet employers and learn from sector specialists.
- Links encounters to careers, apprenticeships, further education, higher education and employment routes.
- Helps young people understand the skills, qualifications and choices connected to different pathways.
- Expands access to networks, role models and experiences that some pupils may not otherwise have.
Whole-school Futures experiences
Using enrichment, projects and shared events to make future opportunities visible and engaging.
- Brings Futures to life through projects, challenges, events, visits and enrichment activity.
- Creates moments that build excitement, confidence and aspiration across the wider school community.
- Helps pupils see Futures as part of school culture, not just a lesson or careers activity.
- Supports participation by making future-facing learning enjoyable, practical and memorable.
Case Studies
Discover how Ormiston's network of schools and programmes are transforming young people's lives—real stories of ambition, achievement, and lasting change across England.
From remarkable turnarounds to world-class provision, our case studies showcase the impact of strategic leadership, targeted investment, and unwavering commitment where disadvantage is greatest.
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Digital Futures: Star Salford
Digital Futures helps young people connect computing and digital learning with future opportunities in the growing digital economy.
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Maritime Futures – Cowes Enterprise College
Maritime Futures was developed at Cowes Enterprise College to connect classroom learning with the Isle of Wight’s maritime industry
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Mini Engineers: Academy 360 and Nissan
The Mini Engineers Project brings together Academy 360 and Nissan
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Get Involved
Are you a school, MAT or employer interested in working with us to develop a Futures programme?
Get in touch with us via the form below.
Tel: 0207 266 7940
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Learn more about Ormiston Trusts programmes
We support children, young people, and families across four core programmes.
Each programme is designed to build resilience, unlock potential, and create lasting positive change.
Action
Giving young people a voice and platform to drive social change through community-led youth action projects.
Enrichment
Providing diverse activities and experiences that broaden young people's horizons and unlock their potential.
Parenting
Supporting families through evidence-based programmes that strengthen parent-child relationships and build resilient households.
Stories & Updates
Catch up on the latest stories from our programmes, community achievements, and national initiatives.
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Welcoming Lin Hinnigan as Chair of Trustees at Ormiston Trust
Jun 25, 2026
Ormiston Trust announces Lin Hinnigan as new Chair of Trustees from 1 July 2026.
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Welcoming Bruce Leeke as Chief Executive of Ormiston Families
Jun 25, 2026
Bruce joins Ormiston Families following a successful leadership career spanning the charity, membership and public sectors.
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