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22/10/25

Last week some of our students took part in the Senior Mathematical Challenge, a competition run by UKMT. It's always great to see our students aiming high and celebrating their knowledge. So proud of everyone that competed!      

20/10/25

This week in Mr Leprêtre's Lexicon: Obviate, v. to obviate something (usually a need for something, or a necessity) is to anticipate and prevent it    

15/10/25

Open Evening 2025, Tuesday 11th November, 16:30-19:00. More information in the picture. We look forward to seeing you!

13/10/25

This week in Mr Leprêtre's Lexicon: Mollify, v. appease the anger or anxiety of (someone). e.g. "nature reserves were set up around the power stations to mollify the local conservationists"    

08/10/25

We're so excited that our Cultural Perspectives classes started last week, it's always great to see our students exploring something meaningful beyond the curriculum. This term students options include alchemy, Greek myths, healthy relationships, surrealism, and more.

06/10/25

This week in Mr Leprêtre's Lexicon:  Debunk, v. expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief    

29/09/25

This week in Mr Leprêtre's Lexicon: Sinuous, adj. having many curves and turns. "the river follows a sinuous trail through the dale".    

26/09/25

We've had the great privilege to speak to another of our alumni recently, click below to read about how Zaya is doing at her Bloomberg degree apprenticeship. harrisclaphamsixthform.org.u…    

22/09/25

This week in Mr Lepretres Lexicon: Cynicism, n. an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; scepticism

19/09/25

In this week's newsletter we hear about the HCL6F Freshers Fair, hear from Ms Eldridge, about one of our House Heros - Frida Khalo, and Head of School Ms Heuston reflects on the words of James Baldwin. Click the link below to read! harrisclaphamsixthform.org.u…

09/09/25

Recently, we spoke to one of our 2024 alumni Daniel, click the link below to read about what he's been up to since he left HCL6F and his advice to new year 12s! harrisclaphamsixthform.org.u…

08/09/25

We're so proud of our amazingly talented A-Level Politics students who attended Bell's Summer Activism Academy. To read more about their time as well as everything else that our students have been up to, check out our newsletter (05/09) - linked below! harrisclaphamsixthform.org.u…

08/09/25

This week in Mr Lepretre's Lexicon: Turpitude, n. depraved or wicked behaviour or character.  e.g. "acts of moral turpitude"

05/09/25

On Thursday afternoon, our A Level English and Drama students were treated to a dazzling West End production of The Great Gatsby. We were fortunate to catch the show in its final week—and it did not disappoint. What a way to kick off the term!

02/09/25

Harris Clapham Sixth Form is still open for late enrolment. If you're looking to come and join us, either email info.org.uk or come to the school tomorrow between 11.00 and 12:30. We have a few places left but would love for you to come and join us!

02/09/25

We're so excited to start the new academic year at HCL6F. We look forward to welcoming the new Year 12 cohort, and catching up with our fantastic Year 13s. We look forward to an incredible year and can't wait to see the amazing things our students and staff do.

28/08/25

"The past year has been hugely challenging in more ways than one but I am so proud of what I have achieved.  My teachers at Harris Clapham Sixth Form went above and beyond to help me catch up and devoted a lot of their time to supporting me.  I am incredibly grateful to them."

28/08/25

We're extremely excited to announce that Harris Clapham Sixth Form has sent it's first pupil to the University of Oxford! A huge congratulations to Nicholas who has successfully secured a place to study History at St Peter's College.

21/08/25

Good morning! We look forward to enrolling our new Year 12’s today.  Enrolment will take place both today and tomorrow from 10am - 4pm Please see the below image to find out what you must bring with you.

15/08/25

Harris Sixth Formers celebrate 100% pass rate in vocational courses The sixth form has only been going for five years@HAClaphamSixthhttps://t.co/P8cIjTcwmJ pic.twitter.com/qbNtZ5hTou

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Careers and Universities

Careers programme information:

Our Assistant Principal, Mr Davies, is the sixth form’s careers leader. His email address is j.davies@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

Please see below our past careers events for the academic year 2024 - 2025: Careers 24-25

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