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28/03/25

Medicine and Dentistry Society is the newest addition to Student- Led societies. Student leaders Hasna J and Nikolas T are doing an amazing job providing useful tips on how to get into Medicine and Dentristry and creating a space for likeminded students. Keep it up!

28/03/25

Our Vice Principal Mr Lloyd gave an assembly this week titled “Thinking About Your Future” This assembly encouraged students to reflect on the future they envision and the steps needed to fulfil their ideals. pic.twitter.com/JYW3a5qLjM

28/03/25

This week our Heads of House led a series of celebration assemblies. Heads of House celebrated students who had the highest attendance and those who received the highest positive behaviour points. All students praised will also receive a certificate next week! pic.twitter.com/B0mrwAxKVY

28/03/25

In Art Enrichment this week students learnt how to make Origami. Here’s one of our Year 12 students proudly showcasing her finished piece. pic.twitter.com/zllr7SSa3l

28/03/25

Medicine Society is the newest addition to Student- Led societies. Student leaders Hasna J and Nikolas T are doing an amazing job providing useful tips for getting into Medicine and creating a space for likeminded students. Keep it up! pic.twitter.com/TiVQiQOGDC

28/03/25

A Trip to Cambridge by Nicholas T “The trip to Lucy Cavendish College was such an amazing experience. Overall, the trip made me even more excited about my own ambitions and what’s possible in the future.” pic.twitter.com/MjVdDSTRVE

13/03/25

Congratulations to all students who took part in our Arts showcase. The event was organised by two Year 13 students and the drama studio was full. The showcase included drama scripted performances, singing, dancing, piano playing, live art, poetry and spoken word. pic.twitter.com/cqpLj6yX0A

13/03/25

This week our new Medicine and Dentistry society was launched by two of our Year 12 students. Exciting times ahead - watch this space! pic.twitter.com/Z4yiZ5lHvO

13/03/25

Wishing a blessed Ramadan to all observing from our Student President! pic.twitter.com/OQoYm4aPec

13/03/25

Many of our students are fasting — whether for Ramadan or Lent — showing incredible strength, patience, and resilience, especially during exams. We’re proud of our diverse community coming together to support one another!

07/03/25

Thank you to everyone who made it to our Careers Open Evening last night! As an Outstanding Sixth Form, we provide our students with life changing experiences and career opportunities. It was great seeing prospective students experience a snippet of that last night. pic.twitter.com/3S1LwXSWF0

04/03/25

Why do you teach? As Denardo from Harris Academy Beckenham says, "It is not just to teach my content but to actually touch lives and make them better".#NationalCareersWeek pic.twitter.com/1vMTYNlgym

26/02/25

Great things happen here! pic.twitter.com/2ToLnRNuel

26/02/25

8 days until our Careers Open Evening! Sign up today using the link below to secure your slot https://t.co/yvWyCVzIgh pic.twitter.com/GOd8eZ1lc9

14/02/25

Harris Clapham Sixth Form - an outstanding 16-19 provision in the middle of Lambeth, changing trajectories for amazing students. And there’s a QR code to apply - what more could you want? pic.twitter.com/1NimIcVecY

13/02/25

As a result, the quality of education does not vary significantly between different subjects or teachers and is of a consistently high standard. Leaders communicate information to governors extremely well so that together they can make informed decisions about improvements.

13/02/25

In partnership with Harris Federation, they check all aspects of the provision including the quality of assessments, the results of internal and external examination and the quality of teaching.

13/02/25

In our recent inspection, inspectors found that Governors and leaders have an excellent understanding of the strengths and areas for improvement at the college. This is because leaders have exceptionally rigorous quality monitoring in place.

13/02/25

Today is National School Governors' Awareness Day and we would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to our governors for their commitment, enthusiasm and contribution.

13/02/25

Our fabulous governor, Richard Hughes, led his third week of filmmaking workshops with Harris Sixth Formers from Orpington and Bromley. The students handled a professional film camera and learnt scripting & narrative techniques used in documentary filmmaking pic.twitter.com/rgdS0IVLke

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Careers programme information:

Our Vice Principal, Mr Lloyd, is the sixth form’s careers leader. His email address is m.lloyd@harrisclaphamsixthform.org.uk and you can contact him on the academy's telephone number 0204 542 4900. 

Careers planning starts before students enrol at sixth form and forms part of the admissions process. We also send weekly careers bulletins to all students.

  • Students will have one-to-one admissions interviews:  these cover career aims and suitable programmes of study.

A brief overview of our careers planning:

Year 12 - Autumn term

  1. In tutorial, students will have an introduction to leadership and the opportunity to take part in student parliament elections
  2. Students will be introduced to the Unifrog platform which will allow them to research different post 18 choices
  3. MVD (Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry) Society begins for students who are interested in applying for Medicine, Veterinary Science or Dentistry.

Year 12 - Spring Term

  1. Next Steps event in February gives all Year 12 students the opportunity to discuss their career plans as part of a one-to-one with their tutors. Notes of these discussions are recorded. Students in need of more expert guidance are referred for a one-to-one career’s appointment
  2. Next Steps Information Evenings are run for parents to explain the different routes available to students when they leave sixth form and the support the sixth from gives students
  3. Employer workshops are run with employers
  4. Oxbridge events are held to help the most able students decide if they would like to make an Oxbridge application
  5. In the tutorial programme students begin researching higher education courses and universities. Students also begin researching and planning for their summer work experience
  6. MVD society continues for students who are interested in applying for Medicine, Veterinary Science or Dentistry.

Year 12 - Summer Term

  1. Progression event gives students the help they need to make a start on their UCAS application or CV
  2. Students are also given advice from universities on writing personal statements and departments deliver sessions on progression routes in their subjects
  3. Students complete two weeks experience
  4. A further Oxbridge event is held to advise students on making a successful application.

Year 13 - Autumn Term

  1. UCAS mentoring: All Year 12 students going into Year 13 are provided with a UCAS mentor who supports students through the UCAS process as well as providing advice regarding post-18 work placements and apprenticeships
  2. Personal statement writing workshops are run by subject teachers and for those needing additional support with their UCAS application a 1 to 1 careers interview can be arranged
  3. In tutorial students reflect on their academic performance and work experience from Year 12 and set SMART targets for Year 13 and beyond.

Year 13 - Spring Term

  1. Students who have applied to UCAS are advised on how to reply to the offers they receive and what to do on results day
  2. Students interested in applying for apprenticeships are encouraged to attend a range of talks during National Apprenticeship Week and a trip to the National Apprenticeship Fair.

A universal offer that is always on the go includes:

  1. All students have access to a range of impartial, up-to-date careers information through the library including a Futures (next steps) display board
  2. A monthly careers bulletin will be sent to all students with university taster sessions, open days, internship programs and work experience opportunities
  3. All students will have access to Unifrog which has an entire Careers Library devoted to providing students with a wealth of information about the range of career pathways available.
  4. The whole curriculum: Subject leaders/teachers are encouraged to identify careers links within their subject area and contribute to the delivery through their schemes of work, lessons and trips
  5. Timetabled lessons: elements of subject lessons contribute towards key areas of careers education   
  6. Focused events: at strategic times throughout the year are targeted at relevant students e.g. activities during National Careers Week and National Apprenticeships Week, university taster days, trips and visits where a range of partners provide advice and guidance.

How we plan to measure impact:

An annual review of careers programme and is conducted by the Assistant Principal. This policy is reviewed and developed annually in discussion with students, parents, staff, governors and other relevant partners. The Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) strategy is audited against statutory guidance, evidence on good practice and other relevant frameworks and will be updated accordingly.

We also use student, parent and employer voice via surveys and dialogue to evaluate the success of our events/networking and information provision. We use these measures to build on our successes and to keep making our provision better.

The impact of the careers programme on students will be measured and evaluated using the evidence below:

  • Destinations data, evaluation forms, student surveys, focus groups and evidence of impact will all be used evaluate the effectiveness of current careers provision and inform further developments of our strategy.
  • During whole school MER, links to careers and departments in which CEIAG is an area of strength will be commented on during learning walks, lesson visits and curriculum reviews.
     

To access our CEIAG policy then please click here

Please see below our past careers events for the academic year 2023 - 2024:

Careers 23-24

Useful Links:

  • https://www.harriscareerseducation.org.uk   
  • https://www.gatsby.org.uk/education/focus-areas/good-career-guidance 
  • https://www.lmiforall.org.uk/widget
  • https://www.how2become.com 
  • https://discovercreative.careers 
  • https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk