Horizons College

21/07/2026

Dear Learners, Parents and Carers, Staff and friends of the Horizons College. The college is now closed for the Summer Holidays. We want to thank you all for your support given to our community for the past year. We wish you all a restful and happy summer holiday. See you in September.

17/07/2026

Dear Learners, parents and carers,
Just to let you know that SBC transport is back to normal next week from Monday.
Here is what we have received from SBC.

What to expect from Monday:
• The service is expected to resume from Monday morning, 20 July, on the routes previously suspended.
• We will continue to monitor conditions daily, including vehicle temperatures where relevant, and will review the position on a rolling basis throughout the week rather than assuming resumption is fixed regardless of conditions.
• Should temperatures rise unexpectedly later in the week, it remains possible that we may need to review arrangements again, particularly for afternoon routes, and we will give you as much notice as possible if that becomes necessary.
We will continue to keep families informed of any further changes should conditions require it. As with previous updates, early and direct communication to families continues to make a real difference in helping them plan.

16/07/2026

Dear Parents and carers. We have had confirmation from SBC that the suspension of SEND home to school transport, will remain in place for tomorrow, Friday 17 July.
They will make a decision for next week later today and we will of course let you know once we know.
Our current arrangement as a college will continue to remain in place.

10/07/2026

Dear Parents and Carers,
We have been notified by Swindon Education Team that they have cancelled all transport for next week from Monday to Thursday.
Please see message below. This does not affect learners from Wiltshire or other local authorities. We want to assure you that College Will Be Open as normal next week if you are able to get your young person in. Please let us know and we will see how we can support. You will be able to claim travel cost see link below from SBC.
Message from SBC "Following a further review of our risk assessment in light of the high temperatures forecast for Monday 13th to Thursday 16th July, and the increased level of risk this presents for children and young people with additional needs, we have taken the decision to suspend SEND Minibus provision for this period. This is based on clear evidence, including vehicle temperatures recorded at around 40 degrees, and clinical advice on the specific risks this poses to SEND pupils, including impaired thermo regulation, medication-related fluid balance risks, and the greatly increased likelihood of heat-related distress during journeys that can last up to 90 minutes. We do not believe it would be safe or responsible to continue running this transport under forecast conditions.

Please note that this does not affect contracted travel via taxi, coach or mainstream bus, which will continue to run as normal.

As a matter of urgency, we ask that all schools contact parents and carers immediately to advise them that SEND Minibus provision is suspended from Monday to Thursday next week, so that families have the maximum possible notice to plan ahead. Parents and carers are able to claim a Personal Travel Budget to support alternative arrangements during this period. Further information is available here:

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30/06/2026

Horizons College is holding two Staff Recruitment Open Days this week.
Tuesday 30th of June 3.30pm- 5.00pm
Thursday 2nd of July 1.00pm - 6.00pm
If you are looking for a new opportunity to work in a specialist college provision then please call in and have a look around.
You will have an opportunity to speak with our amazing learners and staff.

26/06/2026

Good morning,

College will be returning to normal operating hours on Monday 29th of June.
We have also had the following confirmation from SBC transport.
Please see message from Transport.

"Please be advised that the H2S travel service will return to business as usual on Monday, 29 June.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks for your support and understanding during what has been a particularly challenging week across all services and Schools themselves. Your cooperation and patience have been greatly appreciated."

have a good weekend

Horizons College

25/06/2026

Dear Parent/Carer

College opening notice – Friday 26th

We have been notified that, home to school travel will remain suspended on all routes for Friday the 26th of June 2026 for Swindon learners. At present, we anticipate for normal service to resume from Monday the 29th of June subject to the advice from UKHSA.
Wiltshire transport will be running for Wiltshire learners.
Therefore the college will be partially open from 9.10 -12.45pm. If you are able to bring your young person in and collect them at 12.45pm then please do so.
Learners will have lunch. Earlier collection will be authorised.
However if you make the decision to keep your young person at home this would not impact their attendance.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

25/06/2026

Horizons College is holding two Staff Recruitment Open Days next week.
Tuesday 30th of June 3.30pm- 5.00pm
Thursday 2nd of July 1.00pm - 6.00pm
If you are looking for a new opportunity to work in a specialist college provision then please call in and have a look around.
You will have an opportunity to speak with our amazing learners and staff.

23/06/2026

Red Heat Health Alert – College Closure

Following a careful risk assessment and consideration of all available guidance, we have made the decision to close the college on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June 2026 due to the extreme heat conditions.
We are back to normal on Friday.

This has not been an easy decision to reach however the wellbeing and safety of our learners is our highest priority.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.