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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

11/02/25

The title of today's assembly, "Pink Ponies and Small Towns", pleased me, as did the symmetry of using synth pop songs from 40 years apart to explore LGBT History with Harris Clapham Sixth Form.https://t.co/q7vedomNI2

09/02/25

25 days to go until our Careers Open Evening! Our Open Evening will showcase our fantastic careers offer, with high profile guest speakers from industries including Medicine, Law and Finance. Secure a slot today by signing up here https://t.co/yvWyCVzIgh pic.twitter.com/TlUI8HdMpG

09/02/25

This week, students participated in an engaging career talk on real estate, exploring its impact on communities and economies. They learned how different sectors, such as sales and lettings and real estate investment banking, contribute to shaping the built environment. pic.twitter.com/6ZubBjGVCH

09/02/25

Last week, students had an engaging career talk on law, exploring the various pathways to becoming a lawyer. They learned about different qualification routes, including apprenticeships, CILEX, and traditional university training contracts. pic.twitter.com/esm8ATYqa3

09/02/25

Last week, we were thrilled to announce the new members of our Associate Student Parliament team! We are confident they will bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to their roles, and we can’t wait to see the positive impact they’ll have. pic.twitter.com/fhyDskjfpE

09/02/25

This week, Year 12 students had the opportunity to attend a career talk on architecture, delivered by a former Harris Westminster student and alumnus of the Harris Federation. pic.twitter.com/3QtaR83fHC

09/02/25

A book review by Jazzelle (Year 13) “This book follows two couples who have been lifelong friends, one of the couples have a baby and they keep hearing ghost sounds at exactly 2:22. It kept me engaged and the characters were complex which is always good for a perfect plot.” pic.twitter.com/P9to6AMRY7

09/02/25

A book review by Jazzelle (Year 13) “This book follows two couples who have been lifelong friends, one of the couples have a baby and they keep hearing ghost sounds at exactly 2:22. It kept me engaged and the characters were complex which is always good for a perfect plot.” pic.twitter.com/17d2Sk0zjM

25/01/25

Our Executive Principal, gave an assembly titled ‘Dreams’. Mr Handscombe used inspiration from literature, music and film to highlight that dreams alone are not enough. Hard work and grit are needed to achieve personal ambitions and dreams. pic.twitter.com/HdPCdJ4Wi7

25/01/25

At Harris Clapham Sixth Form, you have the opportunity to complete the Extended Project Qualification. A qualification highly valued by the top universities in this country. This week, our EPQ students were ready to present the findings of their projects to an audience. pic.twitter.com/chj8EjJnOO

25/01/25

Well done to everyone who does boys or girls football as their enrichment. Despite less than ideal weather, you all showed true grit and gave your enrichment session you’re all! Truly embodying Commitment - one of our school values. pic.twitter.com/4hZbYtGLMR

25/01/25

Year 12 students recently attended a career talk titled How to Fund My Studies, led by Kat Knight, Head of UK Student Recruitment and Schools Liaison. The session included advice on budgeting, giving students a clearer idea of how to manage their finances for university. pic.twitter.com/2yzYVluEpd

25/01/25

This week, Year 12 students took part in the Talk the Talk workshop which is designed to help them build important skills for their future careers. pic.twitter.com/zEZUXnY5Md

23/01/25

Year 13 assembly this week included a video clip from the TV series Fame, demonstrating that whilst the 80s are a foreign country where things are done differently, we can still learn that success is paid for in sweat, & the more sweat the better you are.https://t.co/rmg3AgSn5v

21/01/25

Mr Lloyd our Vice Principal delivered an assembly today titled ‘Rabbit Holes’. In this assembly he highlighted the benefit of being a life long learner because learning is truly amazing! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/uC6V0eD0ZX

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Student Leadership

Student Leadership is central to the success of our academy and our students. Through our academy student leadership offer, we will deliver leadership opportunities that give you the confidence to impact the world around you, to take on challenges and to lead others.

Leadership flows through everything we do at the academy, it is integral to the learning of all students and built into our cultural perspectives, sport and enrichment. There are also many formal leadership opportunities, where you can play a role in shaping academy systems and culture and affecting change.

Leadership opportunities and development at the academy will reflect those available in employment and higher education and offers real world leadership skills and responsibility. We want you to leave us with the knowledge and skills that leaders need to make a difference. As well as the extensive in-house offer, you are able to access opportunities for external accreditation.

We have defined five facets of leadership that you can gain experience in. These are:

  • Self-motivation and self-reliance
  • Reflection and emotional intelligence
  • Influencing others and making change happen
  • Developing others through coaching and mentoring
  • Project management

At Harris Clapham Sixth Form you will be able to develop these Facets of Leadership through the Leadership Oppertunities provided.

Facets of Leadership

Leadership Opportunities

Self-motivation and self-reliance
  • The universal offer of learning that empowers students to become leaders of their own learning through prep and reflection.
  • The Duke of Edinburgh scheme

Reflection and emotional intelligence

  • The universal offer of a tutor programme which has a sharp and ongoing focus on leadership, leadership development and involves self-assessment and reflection.
  • Women in Leadership Programme

Influencing others and making change happen

Student Parliament, including the following roles:

  • Student President and Vice Presidents
  • Environment Officer
  • Women’s’ Officer
  • Inclusion Officer
  • Anti-racism Officer
  • Student Welfare Officer
  • Mental Health Officer
  • Culture Officer
  • Teaching and Learning Officer
  • Event Organisers

Change Societies, including the following groups:

  • LGBTQ society
  • Women in Leadership group
  • Environment Society
  • Sixth Form Editorial (weekly, enrichment)
  • Curriculum Advisors
  • Book Group
  • Medicine, Veterinary and Dentistry Society
  • Debating Society

Developing others through coaching and mentoring

  • Student Mentors
  • Sports Leaders Qualifications
  • Leadership Skills Programme

Project Management

  • Young Enterprise Company Programme
  • Charities Committees who lead the academy’s social action work and charity fundraising events.