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18/03/24

Last Wednesday the Year 12 Biologists visited Beckenham Place Park to complete some of the field work required for their A level studies. Despite challenging weather, students did incredibly well and were able to finish their practical work. pic.twitter.com/3bbOQ3xhpO

18/03/24

Congratulations to Year 12 drama students who performed brilliantly in their recent theatrical crime drama for an invited audience of teachers. pic.twitter.com/whplo1TLzV

18/03/24

Clapham Cultural Society celebrated Ghana Independence Day by hosting a fun quiz highlighting key facts about Ghana pic.twitter.com/77GryY3t3y

18/03/24

As part of our celebration of World Book Day, teachers continued to share their favourite books through ‘Drop Everything and Read. Form tutors dedicated the first 5-10 minutes of the session to read a book excerpt aloud to tutees. pic.twitter.com/4EovuDK8N5

18/03/24

Thursday 7th was World Book Day and at Harris Clapham Sixth Form classroom doors were adorned with posters showing favourite books of staff members.The range of titles and genres demonstrated the varied interests across the school. pic.twitter.com/rdIhzzsbZT

04/03/24

At , we have as two “cornerstones” of our development “Empowerment” and “Joy” - staff should feel able to make change and everyone should have fun at school.If you’re interested in a school that works this way, we’re hiring.https://t.co/T4zoVUcSh1 https://t.co/bV0OY3Ry36

04/03/24

Glad to see someone actually saying we should have joy in schools.

28/02/24

This was a wonderful event - huge thanks to our guest speakers and a big welcome to the students who came to look round: we think you'll fit in well and are looking forward to getting to know you in September. https://t.co/c1zfKqwIPM

26/02/24

Last chance to sign up to our Careers Open Evening which is happening tomorrow! We have speakers from the world of Medicine and Law and a wide range of careers on display. Sign up using the below link. #claphamsixthformhttps://t.co/tvUltblXQ4

26/02/24

I'm really looking forward to this week's Open Evening at - we've got great speakers from the worlds of law, medicine & finance to underpin our thinking of sixth form as a step from childhood to the adult world & the need to earn a living:https://t.co/zBgWFl9SbP

25/02/24

I'm really looking forward to this week's Open Evening at - we've got great speakers from the worlds of law, medicine & finance to underpin our thinking of sixth form as a step from childhood to the adult world & the need to earn a living:https://t.co/zBgWFl9SbP

21/02/24

Today our principal Ms Heuston delivered an assembly touching on the history of community activism and the power we all have to effect change and improve our local community. pic.twitter.com/2P33moBrnn

20/02/24

At we are expanding our media department and are looking for a teacher to join the team.Our students are a delight to work with, the colleagues are great, the kit is brand new and when I don't have a broken leg I'm prowling the place too.https://t.co/EkW0ehAEmB

20/02/24

At we are expanding our media department and are looking for a teacher to join the team.Our students are a delight to work with, the colleagues are great, the kit is brand new and when I don't have a broken leg I'm prowling the place too.https://t.co/EkW0ehAEmB

19/02/24

8 days to go until our first ever Careers focused Open Evening. They’ll be guest speakers and an array of careers will be displayed.Not to be missed- sign up below! https://t.co/tvUltblXQ4

19/02/24

Our Sixth Formers are enjoying the opportunity to work with Year 7 students from ! pic.twitter.com/yNOYAYFHgp

19/02/24

Here is Mary, one of our Student Parliament Vice Presidents mentoring a Year 7 student. pic.twitter.com/VrlLkpGeSG

19/02/24

This month student parliament organised a bake sale and were able to raise £130 for charity! pic.twitter.com/mG7e4GdTeu

19/02/24

Welcome back to the second half of our Commitment Term 😊

01/02/24

Sign up here to attend our first ever Careers Open Evening! https://t.co/tvUltblXQ4

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Governance & Scheme of Delegation (Academies)

The Role of Governors

In England there are over 300,000 School/Academy Governors, who form the largest volunteer force in the country.

Members of Academy Governing Bodies work collectively to perform a strategic role and carry out various key functions, including:

  • Discuss and set aims and objectives for the Academy;
  • Ratify the required policies for achieving those aims and objectives;
  • Approve/Agree the required targets for achieving those aims and objectives;
  • Monitor and evaluate the progress that the Academy is making towards its set aims and objectives.

The role of the Academy Governor is to provide challenge and support to the Principal, i.e. be a 'critical friend'.

The Governing Body of Harris Clapham Sixth Form

The Academy is a member of the Harris Federation. Ultimate responsibility for the Academy rests with the Board of Trustees of the Federation (Federation governance details and scheme of delegation can be found here) but much of the work of the Board is delegated to the Academy Governing Body which is comprised of the Governors of the Academy. Some Governors are appointed by the Federation whilst others are elected by parents or carers of students at the Academy, or by staff. The details of the Governors at Harris Clapham Sixth Form are shown below.

  • The Chair of the Academy Governing Body is Emily Gill. Ms Gill can be contacted via Harris Clapham Sixth Form's address or via the Clerk to the Governing Body
  • The Safeguarding Governor is Mr Scott Bailey.
  • The Clerk to the Governing Body is Ms Holly Eldridge who can be contacted on 0204 542 4900

 

The Governing Body

Name

Date of Appointment

Term of

office

Resignation date

Appointed as

Business and pecuniary interests

Meetings attended 2022/23

Ms Emily Gill 1 July 2021 4 years N/A

Acting Chair of Governing Body

None 4/4
Mr Scott Bailey 2 December 2021 4 years N/A

Acting Vice Chair of Governing Body

Safeguarding Governor

None 4/4
Mr James Handscombe 19 April 2022 Ex-officio N/A Executive Principal None 4/4
Ms Sarah Heuston 19 April 2022 Ex-officio N/A Head of School None 4/4
Ms Rebecca Hickey 1 April 2022 4 years N/A Sponsor Governor

Harris Federation Director of Secondary Education

Trustee of Farmington Trust

Governor responsibilities discharged via Federation scrutiny and monitoring

Ms Jamie Henderson

1 July 2021

4 years

N/A

Sponsor Governor

Croydon Vision - Board Trustee

3/4

Ms Jacqueline Milton 24 March 2023 4 years N/A Sponsor Governor

Director and Company Secretary of Pulse Brands Ltd

Company Secretary of MovingBeyond Ltd

Luminary Ltd - Trustee

1/1

Sir Dan Moynihan

19 April 2021

4 years

N/A

Sponsor Governor

CEO of Harris Federation

Djanogly Academy Trust - Trustee

National Institute of Teaching/School Led Development Trust - Chairman of Board of Trustees

Governor responsibilities discharged via Federation scrutiny and monitoring

Mr Samad Naheem 23 November 2022 4 years N/A Staff Governor None 3/3
Mr Christopher Noon 17 June 2022 4 years N/A Sponsor Governor

Dropbox UK Online Ltd - Employee

Trustee of Lifelites 

3/4
Ms Beth Swords 23 February 2023 4 years N/A Sponsor Governor None 2/2

Resigned in last 12 months:

Ms Jane Walshe 24 March 2021 4 years 20 June 2023 Sponsor Governor None 2/4
Ms Rita Sankoh 1 March 2022 2 years 25 September 2023 Parent Governor Clapham Park Foodbank and The Weir Link Community Centre - Administrator 0/4
Mr Pablo Talbot-Garcia 2 November 2023 4 years 01 March 2024 Sponsor Governor None N/A

Governor Link Responsibilities:

Governor Link Responsibility
Mr Scott Bailey Safeguarding; SEND
Ms Emily Gill Careers; UCAS
Mr Christopher Noon Equality
Mrs Jacqueline Milton            Health & Safety; Medical Needs

2023/24 meetings

Courage Term 2023
Full Governing Body Meeting Monday 25th September, 5pm
Full Governing Body Meeting Monday 27th November, 5pm
   
Commitment Term 2024
Full Governing Body Meeting Monday 18th March, 5pm
   
Confidence Term 2024
Full Governing Body Meeting Monday 17th June, 5pm